Naked Lunch

Phil and David act naturally as they welcome some amazing actors to dine out on great stories. This week's "Naked Lunch" episode kicks off with three Oscar-winners and it's an honor just to be nominated to listen to this episode!  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 choic...

The third time's a charm as  Phil & David revist more of their favorite conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who just happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. Listen, laugh and learn. 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...

What are the greatest TV situation comedies of all time? Phil -- who created the classic sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- and David -- who watched it religiously -- discuss their own favorite shows, and take your calls about yours.  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...

David & Phil joyfully welcome their friend Jimmy Jam and their new friend Denny Tedesco to "Naked Lunch" for a moving conversation about music, fathers and sons and so much more. Jimmy Jam shares an inspiring update about his ongoing reunion with his long estranged father, who is the subject of a great new book, "Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs & Salvation of Cornbread Harris" by Andrea Swensson, wh...

Phil and David take some time in the middle of this wild Presidential Election year to share some stories about their own political educations and their experiences working with assorted American Presidents and other politicians. One big highlight: Phil goes deep on his amazing experience directing a comedy film called "The Final Days" starring President Bill Clinton for the 2000 White House Corre...

Phil and David are thrilled to welcome the brilliant and beloved actress, director, writer, and producer Bonnie Hunt to "Naked Lunch." Bonnie retraces her remarkable career, including how as a young nurse in Chicago, she ended up making her movie debut opposite Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man."  Hear Bonnie's "Jerry Maguire" director Cameron Crowe send his admiration and a surprising fu...

David & Phil joyfully welcome Rachael Price and Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, the remarkable band celebrating 20 years of making inspiring music without borders. Phil, Rachael and Bridget discuss how the group came to collaborate with him on the beloved, Emmy-nominated theme song for Phil's Netflix show "Somebody Feed Phil."  They discuss the group's slow burning success story, their upcomi...

David & Phil share stories with two amazing songwriters. Graham Gouldman wrote some of the greatest rock classics of The British Invasion as a teenager in The Sixties, before becoming a founding member of 10cc in The Seventies. Graham is currently leading 10cc on the Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour playing their first American dates in over three decades. Shelly Peiken is a major American so...

Phil & David have recorded a new introduction to the "Lunch" they nakedly love the most -- their wives. This week marks David & Fran's 30th Anniversary -- something David now finally remembers thanks in part to an embarrassing episode in this wonderful episode. This episode of "Naked Lunch"  also celebrates Monica Rosenthal's recent work in brilliantly bringing Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" to lif...

Here's Part Two of some of Phil & David's favorite conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who just happen to be comedy icons from a few different generations. 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

This episode will put an "MMMBop" in your step and lots of brotherly love in your heart. Phil and David enjoy a long-distance Zoom "Lunch" with Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson who were home in Tusla, Oklahoma. David retraces the beginnings of his long relationship with the Brothers Hanson which led to the group's first national TV appearance ever. It's a great conversation about harmony, independence...

Laughter is the main course for many of Phil & David's favorite episodes. Here's Part One of some of their greatest conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. 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. Vis...

"Naked Lunch" responds to Apple Music's 100 Best Albums with a little list of their own. Phil and David countdown many of their favorite albums ever -- joined by stand up comedian, actor and musician Andy Kindler. 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 megapho...

"Naked Lunch" Goes To The Dogs as Phil and David are joined by Phil's beloved dog Murray -- star of The Daily Murray -- and David's adorable puppy Stevie for a special canine-themed call-in episode featuring special check-ins from two of our favorite past "Lunch" guests: Maureen Van Zandt calls in with her dog Miss Tiggy-Winkle to discuss the brilliant new documentary about her rock star of a husb...

Recently, Phil and David invited two of their friends -- the beloved stand-up comedian Wendy Liebman and her brilliant producer, writer, director and now podcaster husband Jeffrey Sherman -- to "Naked Lunch." Just days prior, Jeffrey's uncle Richard M. Sherman -- half of the legendary Sherman Brothers songwriting team along with Jeff's late great father Robert B. Sherman -- passed away at age 95....

Cheers! Do NOT Curb Your Enthusiasm today as Phil & David welcome Phil's legendary buddy Ted Danson for a funny and inspiring conversation recorded live on June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's 2024 Impact Summit at Pendry West Hollywood. They discuss "Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)," the brand new podcast that officially starts on June 12...

Help Save The Planet and perhaps even our Podcast by enjoying this very sustainable entertaining and informative Green Naked Lunch. Next week, Phil & David will welcome the iconic actor and longtime environmentalist Ted Danson in a conversation recorded June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's Impact Summit. Hear lovingly recycled highlights of previous Impact Summit talks with Ed Begley,...

Phil and David welcome a comedian's comedian, the hilarious Andy Kindler to discuss his time with Phil playing the challenging part of "Andy" on "Everybody Loves Raymond," Andy's legendary "State of the Industry" addresses at the Montreal Comedy Festival, his "Thought Spiral" podcast with J. Elvis Weinstein, voicing the part Mort the Mortician on "Bob's Burgers," the joys and dangers of being a de...

Phil and David welcome their longtime podcast friend Alison Rosen ("Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend") who they both got to know back when they were all on "The Adam Carolla Show." They discuss Alison's book, "Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me): Fifth Anniversary Edition," her substack, her career path before, after and during her time doing the news for Adam, and how...

Order "What a Fool Believes", out now! Phil and David are thrilled to welcome not one but a dynamic duo of iconic friends -- legendary singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald and comedian, actor, writer and author Paul Reiser who have co-written Michael's brilliant new book "What a Fool Believes: A Memoir" which is being released May 21, 2024 on Dey Street Books/HarperColl...

Phil and David welcome the witty veteran comedy writer, producer, actor, nepo baby and now fellow podcaster Jay Kogen to "Lunch." Jay -- whose credits include "Simpsons," "Frasier," "Malcolm in the Middle" and, yes, "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- discusses his life, career and his own wonderful new podcast, "Don't Be Alone With Jay Kogen" -- which has featured guests like Lisa Kudrow, Bryan Cranston...

Phil and David welcome David's longtime friend Curt Smith for Cold Pressed Juices from Kreation Organic and a free flowing conversation about life, music, The Eighties, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Alice Cooper, Arthur Janov, private school, family and fatherhood in this Mad World.  For more on Tears for Fears, go to https://tearsforfears.com. And even though Everybody Wants To Rule The World, to learn mor...

Phil and David welcome the great stand-up comic, Emmy Award-winning TV writer and veteran podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons to "Lunch" for a freewheeling conversation about comedy, marriage, podcasts -- basically, life. With compelling stories about interviewing Brian Wilson, advertising "boner pills" and writing for Ellen DeGeneres, among many more topics. Follow The Artist Sometimes Known as FitzDog he...

Phil and David absolutely LOVE guitar god and rock legend Peter Frampton -- Do You Feel Like We Do? Celebrating his recent induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, David explains how he first came to meet Peter and then work with Frampton on 2014's acclaimed Grammy Salute to The Beatles for which Peter played guitar. Peter tells Phil and David about how David Bowie -- his childhood friend and...

Phil & David Zoom on down that "Ventura Highway" on a "Horse With No Name" for a fascinating career-spanning conversation with Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnel of the beloved group America. Previous "Lunch" guest Jimmy Jam -- a lifelong America fan himself -- joins for the conversation, and John Stamos offers a loving episode introduction. For Record Store Day, April 20th, America is finally releasing...