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Alison Rosen
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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Louis Peitzman

Louis Peitzman

Louis Peitzman (Buzzfeed) stops by the show to talk about meeting on Twitter, body image issues, dating, The Lady and Tramp, the current state of journalism, coming out to his parents via email, working at Gawker, getting fired from Gawker, getting hired by Buzzfeed, how to tell if a news story is fake, his childhood, uncooked spaghetti, Broadway and  so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:25:5527/03/2017
Alison's Toilet Sighting, John Henson's Mexico Story, Mystery Bundts

Alison's Toilet Sighting, John Henson's Mexico Story, Mystery Bundts

Alison finally saw privacy-prone Daniel using the toilet and can't stop talking about it. Also the gang accidentally received someone else's birthday bundt. Alison's recent ant problem leads special guest John Henson to share a similar but much more upsetting story. Plus being a good person, English muffins, some sad news from Jenna, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Bailey. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BFF) and Blue Apron.
01:45:0123/03/2017
Kira Soltanovich

Kira Soltanovich

Kira Soltanovich stops by the show to talk about motherhood, eating like a dolphin, showbiz mindfucks, her experience on The Tonight Show, grief, conflict with Chelsea Handler, her family, never saying no to work, her comedy special You Did This To Me, her podcasts The Kira Soltanovich Show and Karen and Kira Can Read, Red Eye and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:37:4120/03/2017
Alison's Alienating You, Jenna Digs Tiny Bundts, Daniel's a Ragtime Cowboy

Alison's Alienating You, Jenna Digs Tiny Bundts, Daniel's a Ragtime Cowboy

Daniel's mom came to town allowing Alison and Daniel to get a tiny bit of sleep which you wouldn't know from hearing this. Jenna wants her long-distance birthday Bundt. Daniel's got strong opinions about cake and trash cans. Dave got in a car accident. Al's scratching referred itches. Plus batteries, cowboy poets, Daniel's song, CrossBaby and more. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Zola and BeachBody on Demand (text ALISON to 303030).
01:43:1616/03/2017
Bob Saget Returns

Bob Saget Returns

Bob Saget stops by the show to talk about how seriously he takes his commitment to being my new best friend, touring in advance of his new special, joke theft, Fuller House, his rat infestation, the indie movie Jake he's getting ready to direct, Broadway, his priorities when it comes to standup, grief, his girlfriend, social media (John Mayer set up his Snapchat), shower curtains and so much more. We also took questions from listeners 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:46:2913/03/2017
Alison's Genius Comeback, Dave's Trash Issues, Backpfeifengesicht

Alison's Genius Comeback, Dave's Trash Issues, Backpfeifengesicht

How much work will Alison put into executing the "perfect" Twitter retort? Also, it's time for Alison to stop saying a certain thing when people tell her they relate to something she shared. Daniel loves when people flip him off. Dave can't toss an empty trash bag box into the bag it once housed. Plus commemorative spoons, punchable faces, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Leroy. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Hubble, Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON) and ProFlowers (enter code ALISON ROSEN).
01:39:4209/03/2017
Jackie Kashian

Jackie Kashian

Jackie Kashian (The Dork Forest, The Jackie and Laurie Show) stops by to talk about her new album I Am Not the Hero of This Story, being a well-kept showbiz secret, losing her mom at seven, grief, her relationship with her stepmother, LARPing, her husband, Harry Potter, nerd cruises, Tiberius the iguana, being an early podcaster, her friendship with Maria Bamford and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BFF).
01:42:2306/03/2017
Alison Isn't Looking, John Henson's Been Miscast, Al Has Answers

Alison Isn't Looking, John Henson's Been Miscast, Al Has Answers

Special guest John Henson joins the gang to find out what Al knows about a number of topics including AFV, airlines, what John is thinking and more. Plus people who intentionally use Siri, Alison's ongoing milk production situation, The Situation and cooking competition shows and Alison's reluctance to get a good look at her postpartum lady bits in a mirror. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an adoptable dog named Cullen. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Blue Apron, Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON) and Beachbody on Demand (Text ALISON to 303030)
01:50:2402/03/2017
Shane Mauss

Shane Mauss

Shane Mauss stops by the show to talk about cognitive biases, his comedy show about psychedelics called A Good Trip, growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, anxiety and stage fright, breaking both of his feet, DMT and bad DMT trips, making girl-based decisions, being anti-shaman, coming up quickly in comedy, self-deception, learned helplessness and more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)
01:48:0827/02/2017
Greg's Salami, Alison's Bewbs and a Scary Story About a Shotgun

Greg's Salami, Alison's Bewbs and a Scary Story About a Shotgun

Greg has an assistant but doesn't want you to make a big deal about it. Alison's trying to breast feed but it isn't going well. Daniel put himself in harm's way to protect a room full of women and babies. Alison is confused about the length of a shotgun. A certain TV show broke Jenna's soul. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Roxie. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Care.com.  
01:24:3123/02/2017
Pete Holmes #4

Pete Holmes #4

Pete Holmes returns to the show to talk about his new HBO show Crashing, the differences and similarities between his real life and the one portrayed on the show, lying to get at the truth, the real story of his then wife cheating on him, pitching Judd Apatow and working with Judd, comedy not needing you, lucid dreaming, Conan, sweet lady Val and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)
02:07:0320/02/2017
Elliot's Birth Story, Meatball Sandwiches and Jenna's Comedy Special

Elliot's Birth Story, Meatball Sandwiches and Jenna's Comedy Special

Alison had a baby! Labor was long and dramatic and somewhat upsetting and then Elliot had to spend a few days in the NICU. This is that story. Plus catheters, balloons, unfavorable cervixes, epidurals, meconium, nurses, anesthesiologists who look like Larry Miller, butt stuff, meatball sandwiches and Jenna's new comedy special. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Spring (use my code ROSEN) and Zola and Blue Apron.
01:35:0616/02/2017
Jenni Konner

Jenni Konner

Girls showrunner, writer and director Jenni Konner (Girls, Lenny Letter) stops by the show to talk about the final season of Girls, being the "Mrs. Garrett of Girls," growing up a "fast kid" in Los Angeles, boarding school, her relationship with Lena Dunham, advice from Judd Apatow, working with her ex on Lenny Letter, protest marches, the power of speaking out, her career path, trolls, nudity, the nuances of power, what she was like in her 20s, having no sense of direction and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.   Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)
01:26:4413/02/2017
Thursday Gang, Live from Podfest

Thursday Gang, Live from Podfest

You guys, I had a baby! While I recover, please enjoy this previously unreleased Live from LA Podfest episode featuring the whole gang plus a special message from me at the top. Back next week with a brand new episode. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BESTFRIEND) and Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON).
01:24:4409/02/2017
Jen Glantz

Jen Glantz

Writer and professional bridesmaid Jen Glantz stops by the show to talk about her new book Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire); Stories on Growing Up, Looking for Love and Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers (out February 7), her thoughts on the wedding industry, the ad she placed on Craigslist offering her services that went viral and ultimately turned into her professional bridesmaid business Bridesmaid for Hire, her desire to help people, her path as a writer, letting her mom select dates for her on dating web sites, what she's learned about marriage and love, relationships, feeling like an outcast, consulting for a sorority, growing up in Florida and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)
01:10:5606/02/2017
The Last Show Before Baby, Chocodiles and Protest Etiquette

The Last Show Before Baby, Chocodiles and Protest Etiquette

Alison is scheduled to be induced the following morning and has mixed feelings. Special guest David Huntsberger has an innovative idea involving irrigation, urination and alligators, Jenna knows what Chocodiles are and reassures Alison that her sudden cold feet is normal. Plus Facebook frustration, protest etiquette, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog in Louisiana named Daisy. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Blue Apron.
01:35:5502/02/2017
John Henson

John Henson

John Henson (Talk Soup, Wipe Out) stops by the show to talk about his start in comedy, growing up in a chaotic household, getting kicked out of public high school, dabbling in illegal activities, finding himself in a Bahamian crack house, his relationship with his parents, his tenure at Talk Soup, turning down America's Funniest Home Videos, Wipe Out, marriage and fatherhood, getting back into stand up, The Knicks, the guy who got a John Henson Project tattoo and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:41:1730/01/2017
Big Macs, 227 and Things Millennials Don't Know But Gen X Does

Big Macs, 227 and Things Millennials Don't Know But Gen X Does

Daniel ate his first Big Mac which happens to be special guest Joe DeRosa's favorite burger. Alison's feeling possessed and Jenna almost punched a nurse. Alison's genuinely over-the-moon happy for the success of Emily Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. Plus things millennials aren't familiar with that Gen X knows intimately, horror movies and a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!), Spring (enter code ROSEN at checkout for 20% off) and Thumbtack.
01:20:5426/01/2017
Lisa Schwartz Returns

Lisa Schwartz Returns

Lisa Schwartz (Party Girl, This Isn't Working, YouTube) returns to the show to discuss her two new series, the real life jobs that inspired both shows, anxiety and panic attacks, her feelings about ex-boyfriend and current best friend Shane Dawson, her divorce attorney father, office jobs and office snacks, her dog Corny, relationships, the cool kid's club dynamic of YouTube, OCD rituals and so much more. We also took your questions on Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:12:4623/01/2017
Skunkmania, The Return of HGFY and Bear Horns!

Skunkmania, The Return of HGFY and Bear Horns!

Alison's baby isn't budging, Jenna and Al have a skunk situation, special guest Sean Jordan agrees with Jenna's sauce-to-taco ratio and Daniel is singing a Sting song that too many people don't seem to recognize. Also Sean witnessed his mother give birth, Daniel's over breasts, Alison got into it with someone on Facebook and also Twitter and everyone has thoughts on the circus closing, Apple's potential iPhone "theater mode" function and Taco Bell's taco shell made entirely of fried chicken. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!), Lola (enter BFF when you subscribe) and Zola. 
01:36:0519/01/2017
Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) stops by the show to talk about the inspiration for her somewhat obsessed and lovesick character Rebecca Bunch, making "a romantic comedy that shits on romantic comedies," how she once was an "irresponsible asshole," growing up in Southern California, therapy, anxiety, OCD and looping thoughts, spirituality, Love and Limerence, Unrequited, discovering musical theater, the pitching process and how Crazy Ex-Girlfriend came to be, real life analogues for some of the characters and relationships on the show and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Blue Apron.
01:13:1316/01/2017
Meatball Salad, Crazy Crying Pregnant Ladies and Resolutions Revisited!

Meatball Salad, Crazy Crying Pregnant Ladies and Resolutions Revisited!

Alison feels something peculiar in the shower and worries she's going into labor. Jeff wants to make a meatball salad and Jenna's on board. Alison can't stop crying over tiny things and worries she's turned into a cliche pregnant woman overnight. Daniel chooses his words carefully. Special guest Tony Thaxton (Feliz Navipod) crushes The Gregosity Quiz. Jenna is a big fan of Tony's old band, Motion City Soundtrack. Daniel and Alison and Daniel's phone went to Descanso Gardens. Plus Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:40:1112/01/2017
Rhea Butcher

Rhea Butcher

Rhea Butcher (Take My Wife, Put Your Hands Together) stops by the show to talk about Akron, her relationship with her parents, realizing she was gay at age 4, guilt, skateboarding, boyfriends, coming out, improv versus standup, graphic design, Jo from Facts of Life, being a vegetarian, Comedy Bang Bang, gender and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     Download the episode from iTunes. You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:41:4609/01/2017
On-Air Meltdowns, Al's Showers and Working Cats

On-Air Meltdowns, Al's Showers and Working Cats

Alison lost ten years at the end of last year. We're going to find out who knows the most about their self-professed area of expertise. Greg ate horrifying food in Japan. Jenna tried cupping and it was amazing although Alison's reaction to the story makes Daniel sure she's going to need drugs during childbirth. Alison doesn't appreciate Daniel's reaction. Daniel doesn't appreciate Alison's pregnancy farts. Al luxuriates in the shower. Jeff and Daniel disagree strongly about France's new "right to disconnect" laws. During a discussion of Mariah Carey and Casey Kasem's on-air meltdowns Alison recalls she may have had one too. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable cat named Butch Cassidy and an explanation of "working cats." Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Boll and Branch (use promo code ALISON).
01:50:0205/01/2017
Jim Florentine #3

Jim Florentine #3

Comedian and podcaster Jim Florentine is back to talk about life after divorce, his new special A Simple Man, loving uncomfortable situations, not googling or researching women he dates, being a single dad, the "scary" writer's block he experienced, words he hates, parenthood advice, being more disciplined with work and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
51:3902/01/2017
New Year's Resolutions, Placenta Eating and Goal Holes

New Year's Resolutions, Placenta Eating and Goal Holes

Alison and Daniel took a horrifying infant safety and CPR class at the hospital. Jordan wants to know what goes on when pregnant women rub their bellies. Someone's "goal hole" was discussed although as I write this I can't remember what it referred to. Look, the wheels came off this episode a little but we still managed to discuss our New Year's plans, resolutions in general, placenta eating, Skeleton Key, crumbs, walnuts and a #Snackchat involving Tastycakes. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Russell. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)  
01:30:2429/12/2016
Laura Kightlinger

Laura Kightlinger

Laura Kightlinger (The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, 2 Broke Girls, Will & Grace, SNL) stops by to talk about not being the person Alison thought she knew from years ago, her recent engagement, being a control freak and its effects on romantic gestures, Marc Maron, expecting rejection (check out the book she wrote on the topic: Quick Shots of False Hope: A Rejection Collection), greatest achievements, growing up illegitimate and her relationship with her family, discovering a boyfriend was cheating on her, being fired, working on Loveline 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:22:0326/12/2016
Alison's Baby Shower, Everyone's Divorcing, Uber Horror Stories

Alison's Baby Shower, Everyone's Divorcing, Uber Horror Stories

Alison's baby shower leads to a small identity crisis, Al's telling us the holidays are a popular time for breakups and Jordan Morris's maternal grandfather was named Pinuel Gatewood. Plus divorce stories, Thurl Ravenscroft, a discussion of Uber vs. Lyft, French fry bars, fro-yo, gag gifts, elf sexuality, What Does #Al Know?, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Sanford. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!)
01:21:0822/12/2016
Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo of Reductress

Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo of Reductress

Reductress is a hugely popular fake women's magazine satire site. Its founders Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo stop by the show to talk about their new book, How to Win at Feminism: The Definitive Guide to Having it All—And Then Some!, how they each got their start in comedy, the specifics of running the site, the Mouth Time! with Reductress podcast, Beth giving birth in a Honda, Sarah's coming out experience, the role of women's and teen magazines in culture and in their childhoods, the kind of article that men repeatedly pitch them, Girls and Broad City, Dove's Real Women campaign, Sassy, YM, Jane and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon. (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:10:1619/12/2016
South Dakota Brawlers, White Elephant Parties and Terrible Gifts from Alison

South Dakota Brawlers, White Elephant Parties and Terrible Gifts from Alison

Alison thought she had a great weekend full of tree decorating and movie watching until she looked at Instagram and saw all the holiday galas she wasn't invited to. Sean Jordan's from South Dakota where fights sometimes break out. Also he has a thing about extended chewing. Jenna's explaining why Janae keeps a giant mailbox inside the house during the holidays and we're all debating the merits of white elephant parties. Plus a round of What Does #Al Know, Just Me Or Everyone, #Snackchat involving snacks from Tacoma, WA and a bunch of adoptable dogs. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Icon Undies (enter code BESTFRIEND), Casper (use promo code BESTFRIEND) and Omaha Steaks (enter ROSEN in the SEARCH BAR).
01:42:5715/12/2016
Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce

Dr. Drew and Dr. Bruce

Dr. Drew Pinsky and Dr. Bruce Heischober stop by to talk about their new podcast Weekly Infusion, the challenges of being a doctor in the public eye, working with Adam, how each doctor handles pressure, why the medical community is out of touch, the parameters of defending yourself on social media, the controversy Drew encountered regarding speaking about Hillary Clinton's healthcare (and the timing of the cancellation of his HLN show), biohacking, ADHD, adolescent medicine, addiction, maggots, Bruce's religion, favorite body systems and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter, did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and took a quiz to see who knows whom better. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and BEACHBODY ON DEMAND (text ALISON to 303030 for a free 30 day trial)
01:38:4012/12/2016
A Message from Greg, Alison's Vowels and a Baby Born in a Car

A Message from Greg, Alison's Vowels and a Baby Born in a Car

Greg wants to say hi to everyone. Alison still can't hear the different between "Don" and "Dawn" but has some science in the form of something called the "cot-caught merger" as backup. Bees are dying inside figs, Alison just realized what "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is truly about and special guest Andy Rosen (Totally Married, TBASH) watched his wife give birth in their Volvo. Plus a special fiscally-themed What Does Al Know, cracker chat, some TV Talk, a microwave popcorn controversy, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Sanford. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Icon (enter code BESTFRIEND), Tarte (use code PODCAST!) and Storyworth.
01:51:2608/12/2016
Greg Fitzsimmons #6

Greg Fitzsimmons #6

Greg Fitzsimmons is back to talk about what he and Alison are on the verge of, friendship fears, codependent debates, the best Thanksgiving ever, politics, Trump's Twitter behavior, Short Term 12, Greg's Rogaine commercial and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter 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 ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Omaha Steaks (enter ROSEN in the SEARCH BAR up top) and Harry's (enter code ALISON). 
01:46:4505/12/2016
Friendsgiving Rage, Alison's Pie Freakout, 24 by 7

Friendsgiving Rage, Alison's Pie Freakout, 24 by 7

When did Friendsgiving become its own standalone holiday? We're not okay with this. Also, Daniel's learned some tough coffee lessons, Jenna and Samantha went to NYC, Al did something "24 by 7," Jeff went to a vegetarian Thanksgiving and Alison had a pie freakout based on erroneous pie math. Plus, P.E. games we don't miss, sexy compression socks, political correctness, how often to wash sheets, Al's former roommate Bump, a round of a Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Whiskey. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Omaha Steaks (enter ROSEN in the search bar) and Harry's (enter code ALISON). 
01:43:4801/12/2016
Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi Return!

Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi Return!

Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi (Throwing Shade) return to the show to talk politics, conversations with Trump supporters, the dead dog Erin found in a bush, Bryan getting hit by a pigeon, gay party animals, Erin's engagement, the Throwing Shade television show (premiering in January on TV Land), smoking, Ghostbusters 2, headboards and who knows whom better (we took a quiz!). Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy the new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and ARIYNBF LOGO tshirt! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:33:5128/11/2016
Alison's Socks and Oranges, Thespian Nurses and Happy Thanksgiving!

Alison's Socks and Oranges, Thespian Nurses and Happy Thanksgiving!

Alison and Daniel saw pictures of "crowning" and Alison might be more traumatized than Daniel. Meanwhile Daniel's finding tons of what might be his own hair in the drain, David Huntsberger has questions and Jenna's saying recovery is worse than anyone tells you. Plus, are meat sweats a real thing? Also we did a round of What Does Al Know, Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze, Just Me Or Everyone, Snack Chat and we talked about an adoptable dog named Russell. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Warby Parker.
01:10:2024/11/2016
Jim Norton and Sam Roberts

Jim Norton and Sam Roberts

Jim Norton and Sam Roberts stop by to talk about their new Sirius 206/XM 103 show, Nancy Grace's famed walkout, who knows whom better (we even took a quiz), their "flaws" as performers, Sam ranking quite a bit lower on the pervert scale than Jim, Anthony Cumia, Opie, Sam vs. Kevin Pollack, Jim vs. D.L. Hughley and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://Patreon.com/alisonrosen     You probably need to buy the new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and ARIYNBF LOGO tshirt! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:07:3121/11/2016
Jordan's Bathroom Noises, An Abigail Update and a Wheelbarrow of Elves

Jordan's Bathroom Noises, An Abigail Update and a Wheelbarrow of Elves

Special guest Jordan Morris is taking stock of the behaviors he's going to have to give up if he's going to one day cohabitate. Alison's clarifying her door-open position from last week and worrying about premature labor. Al's blasting 90s rock and eating sausage. And what's the right term for a bunch of elves? Plus a piglet update, video game and TV chat, What Does #AL Know?, Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Donovan. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Casper (use promo code BESTFRIEND) and Beachbody On Demand (text ALISON to 303030 for free 30 day trial)
01:41:2117/11/2016
Georgia and Karen of My Favorite Murder

Georgia and Karen of My Favorite Murder

My Favorite Murder hosts Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff stop by to talk about birthday doppelgangers, adult time/grownup time, their favorite kinds of murderers, their real crime origin stories, how they met, book series they enjoyed growing up, JT Leroy, Stephen King, VC Andrews, how they work best together, Georgia's need to always be busy, breakfast baked potatoes, tap dancing and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   You probably need to buy the new ARIYNBF LOGO pin and ARIYNBF LOGO tshirt! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) 
01:36:2714/11/2016
Mr. Privacy, Ghosting Nutritionists, Astral Projection

Mr. Privacy, Ghosting Nutritionists, Astral Projection

Daniel favors a closed-door bathroom policy. Alison and Jenna aren't necessarily on board and special guest Dave Huntsberger wonders if bathroom privacy preference splits along gender lines. Meanwhile Jeff's astrally projecting, Dave's dreaming of airports, Al's watching "What About You?" and Alison's thisclose to breaking up with her nutritionist. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Renie. Check us out on Patreon: Patreon.com/alisonrosen You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF LOGO pin! This show is brought to you by Amazon (Clicking through the Amazon banner helps support the show. Thank you in advance for your support! Clear your cookies first and what the hell, make a bookmark!) and Ring and Beachbody On Demand (text ALISON to 303030 for free 30 day trial)
01:30:1709/11/2016
Janet Varney Returns

Janet Varney Returns

Janet Varney (The JV Club, Stan Against Evil) stops by to talk about playing a badass sheriff in the new IFC show Stan Against Evil, wanting to do her own stunts, her neck bandaid, how she felt when she heard show creator Dana Gould was writing the role expressly for her, managing stress and anxiety, her experience at Huffington Post Live, grief, darkness, shooting on location, runaway pillowcases, the challenge of voiceover work and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: Go to http://Patreon.com/alisonrosen
01:22:1307/11/2016
Alison's Pajama Disaster, Vacation Daniel, Snacks from Japan

Alison's Pajama Disaster, Vacation Daniel, Snacks from Japan

What happened to Alison's brand new pajamas that she was super excited about? Did we get a lot of hate mail regarding last week's comments about chiropractors? Did anyone else throw tortillas at their high school graduation? Plus special guest Ali Segel, updated Halloween feelings, old movies, British TV shows, vacation Daniel's hair regimen, snacks from Japan, an adoptable dog named Jared and a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:30:4503/11/2016
Shane Dawson #5

Shane Dawson #5

Shane Dawson is back to talk about masturbating too frequently, body image, artificial sweetener, the Mandela Effect, ranch facials, what works on YouTube, changing his image, relationships, attraction, depression, book tours, not wanting to die, Halo Top, Postmates and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me)  https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/  
01:29:3631/10/2016
Halloween Buffoonery, Alison's Tour of Offensiveness, Bad Chiropractors

Halloween Buffoonery, Alison's Tour of Offensiveness, Bad Chiropractors

On this spooky Halloween episode, we discuss Alison's new habit of accidentally offending people, bad chiropractor stories, Jensen Karp's thick skin regarding comments, #AL's feelings about "Halloween buffoonery," #SnackChat involving treats from Minnesota, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Mason.
01:36:5227/10/2016
Greg Fitzsimmons #5

Greg Fitzsimmons #5

Greg Fitzsimmons is back and I always have the best time talking with him. This time we talked about branding, whether we're too needy, being Zach Galifianakis versus Dane Cook, anal sex, breastfeeding, names, Greg's ideas for things I should auction off, high highs and low lows, Trancendental Meditation and anxiety, politics in comedy, a news story about Amy Schumer, the problem with Venice, confronting Tosh and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:43:5524/10/2016
Croissantroversy, Jurassic Parked and Jenna's Cheerleading Journal

Croissantroversy, Jurassic Parked and Jenna's Cheerleading Journal

You may be under the impression we put the "how do you pronounce croissant" debate to bed. You're wrong! Plus Alison visits a nutritionist, Jensen Karp gets stuck on the Jurassic Park ride and Jenna reads a journal entry from when she was a young cheerleader. Plus Daniel's impression of a ventriloquist, Frasier, more Blue Man Group talk, Broadchurch, a rant on Pico de Gallo, #SnackChat involving treats from Croatia, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Akli.
01:39:2820/10/2016
Jeannette Rizzi

Jeannette Rizzi

Comedian, writer and documentarian Jeannette Rizzi stops by the show to talk about the inspiration behind Blindsided, the one-woman-show she's performing for one night only Oct 20 at the Hollywood Improv. The show involves the suicides of two of Jeannette's classmates when she was a teen (one of whom was her best friend) and Jeannette's subsequent struggles with feeling suicidal herself—but she promises it's funny. We also talk about growing up the daughter of a former monk and former nun in a tiny Florida town, the voices she gives her dogs and her special relationship with them, being shut down, romance, devoting her life to making suicide something people talk about (and the reasons people often don't want to get near the topic) and so much more. All proceeds from Blindsided go to Didi Hirsch Mental Services. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:27:2217/10/2016
Greg's Whereabouts, Alison's Cirque du Soleil Obsession, Jenna's Nutcrackers

Greg's Whereabouts, Alison's Cirque du Soleil Obsession, Jenna's Nutcrackers

Someone was involved in a hit-and-run many, many years ago. Alison's obsessed with Cirque du Soleil and also had a somewhat mortifying experience at the OBGYN. Jenna's mom's dream is for her children to gather 'round and enjoy cracking nuts without making a bunch of jokes. Plus Al's miscalculation involving the Blue Man Group, What Does Al Know, acorns and kumquats, #SnackChat straight from Israel, a discussion of Greg's plans and a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:44:5813/10/2016
Kulap Vilaysack Returns

Kulap Vilaysack Returns

Kulap Vilaysack (Who Charted?, Bajillion Dollar Properties) returns to the show to talk about her memorable Podfest entrance (and feeling comfortable taking up space), projecting confidence, the status of the Origin Story documentary, creating and helming Bajillion Dollar Properties, losing her beloved Rocky, grief, babies, secrets and so much more. We also took your questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:23:2910/10/2016
Fancy Burgers, Online Dating Apps and Special Guest Ali Segel

Fancy Burgers, Online Dating Apps and Special Guest Ali Segel

Special guest Ali Segel joins us again (Greg is out shooting a pilot) for an episode where we discuss Ali's take on Shake Shack and her preference for fancy burgers, online dating apps that Alison wants to join even though she's married and pregnant, a #SnackChat involving popular treats from Corpus Christi, Texas, more details on Daniel's bleach drinking or-was-it incident, TV Talk, basement chat and more. We also gave some advice to a listener wanting to know how and when to have the talk about exclusivity in a relationship, did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an adoptable dog named Jared.
01:28:3006/10/2016