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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
Jim Norton Returns
Jim Norton returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about juicy heinies and big feet, his new comedy special Contextually Inadequate, sex and love addiction, his childhood, being punished as a kid, talk shows, Anthony Cumia, working with Opie, tension in comedy and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:04:3927/04/2015
Thursday Show (Alison's Vahooha, Greg's Weekend in Jail, Daniel's Run-In With the Law)
Alison is joined by special return guest Greg Heller plus Jeff Fox, Daniel Quantz and Dustin Goot (Jenna and Allan will be back next week!) for a discussion of Daniel's scary run-in with the law at a sobriety check point, Alison's IVF update, Greg's good news and subsequent drunkenness, peyote, spirit animals and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
02:06:4223/04/2015
Nikki Glaser Returns
Nikki Glaser returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about her reluctance to agree to be a guest on podcasts after her boyfriend broke up with her for things she publicly aired (they've since reunited), "being sweet," her Comedy Central pilot NSFW, potentially opening up her relationship, turn-ons, ASMR, drinking and repeating stories, super cute sister syndrome, cereal and snack chat and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:45:2020/04/2015
Thursday Show (Jeff's Biscuit Bar! Alison's Egg Alert! Vince Mancini!)
Alison is joined by special guest Vince Mancini of Film Drunk plus Jenna Kim Jones, Jeff Fox, Daniel Quantz, Dustin Goot and Allan Moss for a discussion of Daniel throwing dental shade at Dustin, Jenna's dental convention, Alison's egg retrieval, stuff that isn't medical in nature, the idyllic wedding Jeff attended, the biscuit bar at said wedding, the Avengers premiere, getting to know Vince Mancini, Periscope and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:45:0316/04/2015
Denny Tedesco
Denny Tedesco (The Wrecking Crew) stops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about his 19 year labor of love, the documentary The Wrecking Crew and what it was like growing up the son of famed musician Tommy Tedesco. We also talked about his experience interviewing luminaries like Cher, Dick Clark, Nancy Sinatra, Brian Wilson and more plus crowdfunding, losing his father to cancer, "no smoking, no Tedesco," controversy with Carol Kaye, conflict between Carol Kaye and Hal Blaine, growing up in the valley and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:56:3813/04/2015
Thursday Show (Wolfenstein! Gilmore Girls! Babies Named Adolf!)
Alison is joined by special guest Greg Heller along with Jenna Kim Jones, Jeff Fox, Daniel Quantz, Dustin Goot and Allan Moss for a discussion of remaining vulnerable, Utah dental conventions, everyone except Alison thinking a certain doctor is "weird," Gilmore Girls, Greg "the California Asshole" Heller, babies named Adolf, Wolfenstein, Sundays and Alison's garbage farts. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:45:3109/04/2015
Matt Mira
Matt Mira (Nerdist, @midnight, FEaB) stops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about growing up in Lowell, moving to Florida, loaning relatives money, meeting his fiance on Tinder, falling in love, early career ambitions, getting expelled from school, moving to Los Angeles, working as an Apple Genius and meeting Chris Hardwick at the Apple Store, collecting guitars, writing on @midnight, "tricking Atlanta," losing hundreds of pounds (he once weighed so much he had to sleep on his knees), gastric bypass, eating through gastric bypass, ham planets and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:57:4206/04/2015
Thursday Show (Alison's Underwear, Trevor Noah Talk, Jordan's Dating Life)
Alison is joined by Jordan Morris, Jeff Fox, Daniel Quantz and Allan Moss for a discussion of Alison's underwear, trendy restaurant service, the trouble with communal tables, Jordan's dating life, shower resistance, Jeff's April Fool's tweets, Trevor Noah, min-stim IVF and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:39:4102/04/2015
Dave Hill Returns
Dave Hill returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about The Goddamn Dave Hill Show on WFMU, Joe Franklin, Little Joe Franklin, show biz meetings, mustard, existential crises, vintage suits, depression, Norway, tall poppy syndrome, tweets, Dick Cavett, beautiful people and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
02:00:3930/03/2015
Thursday Show (Jeff's Bike Story, Alison's Romantic Bathroom Desires, Dustin's Mortifying Moment)
Alison is joined by Jeff Fox, Dustin Goot, Daniel Quantz, Allan Moss and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of mortifying moments (Dustin pooped his pants!), bike riding, scary movies, the proper way to greet ghosts, exercise farts, that controversial segment Alison did last week and why it was problematic, grocery delivery, romance and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
02:00:5426/03/2015
Lisa May
Beloved radio personality Lisa May sits down with Alison Rosen to discuss, in-depth, her recent controversial firing from KROQ's Kevin and Bean show including how she found out, her feelings about the way she found out, her relationships with Kevin, Bean, Ralph Garman, Kevin Weatherly and her replacement, Allie Mac Kay, the overwhelming listener support and her plans for the future. We also talked about her path to broadcasting, how she met her boyfriend and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:45:3023/03/2015
Thursday Show (A New Segment! Polygamists at Costco! Tushies!)
Alison Rosen is joined by Jenna Kim Jones, Jeff Fox, Dustin Goot, Daniel Quantz and Allan Moss for a discussion of Alison's podcast tour, working from home, finding a balance, eating in front of the TV, polygamists at Costco, Jenna's mom and so much more. We also unveiled a new segment bound to get people hatin' and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:44:2619/03/2015
Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson (Marry Me, Happy Endings, Gone Girl) stops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about morning sickness, the way dogs react to her pregnancy, growing up with parents who were both in politics, running for school office, early performance memories, baby psychics, pole dancing, the rumors there might be a Happy Endings return, Norm the homeless guy, boundaries, how she met her husband, losing her mom, Christopher Guest, weight, Rhonda, SNL, Suzanne Vega, and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:05:1516/03/2015
Special Weekend Show (An Announcement Plus My Side of a Few Things)
Oh hi! This episode starts with an announcement about the weekend shows and then addresses what happened on Thursday, where I attempted to be uncensored and then allowed myself to be censored. Plus what actually happened in Chicago and some other details from my experience on The Adam Carolla Show. And more! Also, I love you.
28:2414/03/2015
Thursday Show (Alison Was Discussed on Howard Stern, Jenna Met Brad Pitt, Everyone Had High Energy)
Jeff Fox, Dustin Goot, Daniel Quantz and Allan Moss join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of Alison's new higher energy edict, Alison's epiphany about not censoring herself, vagina talk, Michael Keaton at a wedding, Alison's reaction to Adam Carolla discussing her on Howard Stern, an ill-timed cough attack, singing, upside down sandwiches and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:44:3312/03/2015
Mamrie Hart
Mamrie Hart stops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about You Deserve a Drink, panic attacks, literally growing up in Boonetown, her upcoming book, trampolines, cheerleading, drink acronyms, her family, puns, getting into comedy, Cudzoo and the Faggettes, No Filter, moving to LA, Beanz, Wispy, naps, rabid raccoons, bonersodes and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:41:2610/03/2015
Thursday Show (Jenna's Intruder, Dustin's Schlub Phase, Jingles Galore)
Jeff Fox, Dustin Goot and Allan Moss join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of why Daniel isn't there, Dustin's "schlub" phase, spiders and false eyelashes, new jingles galore, talking to doctors, ketchup on burgers, Jenna's intruder, twist ties, socks, Better Call Saul, Last Man on Earth and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:51:2205/03/2015
Andy Kindler
Andy Kindler stops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about religion and spirituality, losing his father, Bill Maher, Ricky Gervais, vestibules, reality TV, Entourage, his annual State of the Industry at Montreal's Just For Laughs, growing up in Queens, starting out as a musician and switching to comedy, trauma, Marc Maron, Jay Leno and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:49:4602/03/2015
Special Weekend Episode (Shoe Ballet, Gold White Blue Black, Llama Drama)
Alison and Daniel look back at the week and forward to the next. Plus Nimoy, gold and white vs. blue and black dresses, llamas, hot schedule talk, playground chat and more.
01:00:1827/02/2015
Thursday Show (Alison's Yolks, Jenna's Tears, Savory Peeps)
Dustin Goot, Allan Moss and Daniel Quantz join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of all the crazy press surrounding Monday's Jennifer Lee Pryor episode, umlauts, jury duty and gang car jackings/murder, Better Call Saul and The Oscars, Bob Odenkirk's hand gestures, period control, eviscerating people's careers and relationships, adopting, savory peeps, chip chat, "for no reason" gifts, popcorn and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:32:3426/02/2015
Jennifer Lee Pryor
Richard Pryor's widow Jennifer Lee Pryor stops by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about how she and Richard met, what she loved about him, what she misses about him, codependence, her relationship with his kids, drugs and threesomes, marrying, divorcing and marrying him again, her involvement in the upcoming biopic, executive producing and appearing in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic, domestic violence, Richard's suicide attempt, other women, the N-word, Bill Cosby, Mike Epps and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:32:2923/02/2015
Special Weekend Episode (Alison's Voice, Breakfast FOMO, People Who Say No)
Alison and Daniel look back at the week and forward to the next. Plus breakfast FOMO, Alison's voice in Daniel's head, dealing with people who always say no, addiction/obsession and more.
01:02:2321/02/2015
Harris Wittels (Originally Aired January 23, 2013)
Harris Wittels died earlier today. I just can't believe he's gone. I've received some requests to repost my interview with him which originally ran January 23, 2014.
The world is a better place for Harris having been in it.
01:40:4820/02/2015
Thursday Show (Alison's Adjustment, Jenna's Party Pantry, Anger Vs. Annoyance)
Jordan Morris, Allan Moss and Daniel Quantz join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of depression, chip flavors, cookie flavors, wheelchairs, superfans, pickle backs, Jenna's party pantry, anger versus annoyance, Trader Joe's and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:30:0219/02/2015
Scott Aukerman
Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) makes his first appearance on Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about working at Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, growing up in Orange County, playing in bands, his relationship with Kulap Vilaysack, getting bit by the performance bug at age six, theater school, getting kicked out of theater school, meeting Bob Odenkirk, working on Mr. Show, The Fun Bunch, Comedy Bang! Bang!, parody vs. satire, $10,000 Pyramid, dogs in beds, Ear Wolf and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:43:3016/02/2015
Special Weekend Episode (Cabbage Babies and Life Hacks)
Alison and Daniel look back at the week and forward to the next. Plus Daniel's parlor game idea, Scott Aukerman stuff, Robert Downey Jr. and Justin Bieber, the problem with outdoor classes, Valentine's Day, news and more.
01:04:3114/02/2015
Haircuts, Drop-Offs, Full Service
Dustin Goot, Allan Moss and Daniel Quantz join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of Alison's recent coughing nightmare during Doug Loves Movies, Daniel's morning drop off, Dustin's attempts to donate sperm, Al and Jenna's new haircuts, haircuts in general, frats, butter sandwich reboot, shots, snacks and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:31:1612/02/2015
James Gunn Returns
James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about his first appearance on the show, how his life has changed since Guardians of the Galaxy,Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Chris Pratt's weight, casting in general, his childhood, feeling alienated, his creative process, snow cream, religion and his feelings about Catholicism, running errands, being slightly OCD, dating, trust issues, Kevin Bacon and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:25:1009/02/2015
Special Weekend Episode (A Dreaded Pukepocalypse)
Alison and Daniel look back at the week and forward to the next. Plus James Gunn stuff, butt stuff, post-collegiate rude awakenings, a discussion of stuff Alison dreads talking about, fiction versus non-fiction, magical medical fingers and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:13:4507/02/2015
Alison's Audition, Jordan's Voice Which Is Also Allan's, Jenna's Backstreet Boy Encounter
Jordan Morris, Allan Moss and Daniel Quantz join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of Alison's recent audition, Alison's post-audition parking nightmare, Jordan and Allan's similar voices, the upcoming Backstreet Boys movie and Jenna's feelings about BSB, Daniel's new intro, Jenna's parody video, fertility drugs, G-strings, being "a big hottie," Allan's experiences working at Dairy Queen and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:29:5105/02/2015
Michael Rosas Returns
Michael Rosas returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about Alison's reluctance to adjust to his name, the birth of "Rosenating," phone calls, special ladies, Valentine's Day, The Measles (the band), Smile, Satisfaction, growing up in Orange County, lousy wraps, heartbreak, relationships, Mr. Aforementioned, deodorant and so much more. Also Michael played three songs and we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:29:1702/02/2015
Special Weekend Episode ( Stumbly Wendy, Hateful Psychopaths, Jungian Psychology)
Daniel and Alison look back at the week and forward to the next. Plus news, the voice in Daniel's head, medical hijinx and a stumbling dog.
01:18:5531/01/2015
Alison's on Tenterhooks, Daniel's Getting Butt Shots, Jenna's Into Mustard Talk
Dustin Goot, Allan Moss and Daniel Quantz join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of Jenna's simmering feelings about Utahans, tenterhooks, Wendy getting spayed, Alison interrupting Daniel's fever dreams, waterbeds, TONYdoodles, Alison and Dustin's past, medication that's either in the mouth or in the butt, tweezers, toe stubbing and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:31:4129/01/2015
Ross Mathews
Ross Mathews (Straight Talk, Chelsea Lately, Man Up: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about life-changing moments, losing his father, learning to accept himself, working with Jay Leno, working with Chelsea Handler, Palm Springs, his three dogs, Chili's, trivia, needing to pee, skydiving, favorite TV shows and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:17:5126/01/2015
Special Weekend Episode (Someone's Sick Plus Fan Phone Call)
Oh hi there! Here's a special bonus weekend episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend because I, Alison Rosen, love you. Also Daniel is sick and I called some fans and also, a smattering of news stories if by smattering you mean three.
37:2925/01/2015
Alison's Smallish Head, Jordan's Avocado Hate, Resignation Letters
Jordan Morris, Jenna's husband Allan Moss and Daniel Quantz join Alison and Jenna Kim Jones for a discussion of Jordan's feelings about avocados, his off-again relationship with yoga, see thru yoga pants, Allan recently opening for Jenna, the feeling of a great audience, hair straightening, Wendy drama, long distance relationships, cucumbers, exit interviews and resignation letters, Daniel's 6th grade girlfriend, unmade beds and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:55:3922/01/2015
Todd Glass
Todd Glass stops by this episode to chat about the Bahamas, having friends of all ages, 90 percenters, his former reluctance to be open about his sexuality, being comfortable in the lie, his last experiences as a straight man, relationships and the struggles he still feels when meeting people, why he and Chris broke up, his book the Todd Glass Situation, Triscuits, dog shows, organization, spoons and forks, having a zest for life and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:36:4719/01/2015
Another New Beginning, Shane Dawson’s Dead Grandma, Daniel’s New Hair Regime
After a sobering announcement about the fate of the BoBo Boys, Alison introduces this week's guests, Jenna Kim Jones, Shane Dawson, old pal Trevor Stockinger and Alison's husband Daniel Quantz. The gang discusses Alison's conundrum, wax munchers, Trevor's new relationship and his obsession with Taylor Swift, Shane's conflict with Taylor Swift, Shane's dead grandma, phenomena around death, Alison and Daniel's relationship with the universe, coincidence and deja vu, hot round brush talk, Daniel's new hair regime, froyo, Ohio, Tuscon and waving. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.
01:58:1115/01/2015
Lisa Schwartz (aka Lisbug)
Lisa Schwartz (TV in No Time) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about TV bras, body issues, #fatpass, Soup Plantation and 16 Handles, being afraid of doctors, how she met her boyfriend Shane Dawson, having 1.2 million YouTube subscribers, her children's theater and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:34:5012/01/2015
A New Beginning (Alison Gets Fired, Chris Wears a New Jacket, Caelan Sits While Flushing)
The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) reconvenes in Alison's studio slash dining room to discuss Alison's departure from Carolla Digital, address the elephant in the room, catch up on everyone's holiday breaks and learn that Caelan has a lot to say on wide variety of topics including the unique one-of-a-kind way he goes to the bathroom. And so much more! We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:43:4408/01/2015
Jo Koy Returns
After a big announcement from Alison, Jo Koy returns to Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to pour his heart out about family conflict, being caught in the middle, drugs, arguments, holidays, vacations, stress, feuds, finances and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:38:2605/01/2015
Power Moves, Pancakes, French Toast or Waffles, Happy New Year
The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) discusses a new year carb dilemma, whether pancakes, French toast or waffles are the best, where everyone will be in five years, Chris's snapchat and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:19:5601/01/2015
Natali Morris
Natali Morris (The Today Show) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about word whiskers, doing spots on the Queen Latifah Show, being a tech reporter, broadcasting in general, working at CBS, kids and marriage, the weirdness of being human, growing up Jehovah's Witness, dating and loneliness and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:30:1329/12/2014
Alison Stole Your Parking Spot, Merry Christmas, Classy Farts
The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) discusses Chris and Caelan's haircuts, Alison's parking fiasco, hormones, Christmas shopping, farts, awesome fan art, The Newsroom and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:11:1325/12/2014
Mo Mandel
Mo Mandel (comedian and host of Tru TV's Barmaggedon) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about all the trivia Alison knows about him, Reality Bites Back, measures of success, being OCD as a kid, his relationship with his parents, Boonville, relationships in general, his dog Mikey, tenacity and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:33:3022/12/2014
Matt Buys a Tree, Chris Does Magic, Jenna and Alison are Skeptical of Teleportation
The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) discusses where we were a year ago, prison listeners, TV shows, Matt's adventures tree shopping, the Magic Castle, super powers and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:16:0518/12/2014
Wink Martindale
Wink Martindale (plus appearance by his wife Sandy) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about being a frigging legend, hosting game shows, which game show he wishes he currently hosted, his first radio gig at 17, going from radio to TV, his friendship with Elvis Presley, the last time he saw Elvis, being a parent vs. being a grandparent, how he met his wife Sandy, Sandy's 6 year relationships with Elvis, their chihuahuas, keeping love alive, operating a restaurant, fighting, civil rights and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:43:2615/12/2014
Alison's Fanny Pack, Waking Up Sad, Urinal Talk
The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) discusses Caelan's whereabouts, Alison's sad feeling in the morning, Alison's fanny pack, Jenna's Xmas party, NYC vs. Solvang vs. Big Bear, urinal talk and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:13:1911/12/2014
Nick Santora
Nick Santora (Scorpion, Prison Break, Breakout Kings) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about his just-released children's book I Want An Alien for Christmas, being emotional, the meaning of family, his past as a lawyer, how he came up as a screenwriter, his wife's adjustment to Los Angeles, cold calling Adam Carolla, going after what he wants, MASH and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:43:4508/12/2014
Bank Teller Talk, Jenna Can't Buy Coffee, Is Depression Normal
The Thursday gang (Alison, Chris Laxamana, Matt Fondiler, Gary Smith, Jenna Kim Jones and Caelan Biehn) discusses everyone's Thanksgiving, the final answer regarding the bank teller story teased ages ago, how much depression is normal if any, whether you are your struggle or how we define ourselves and each other, interview tactics and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone
01:39:2204/12/2014