After an explanation and a brief chat with Daniel to see what he remembers, we are going back to March of 2014 for Daniel's very first appearance on the show. Original description: Daniel Quantz (Alison’s brand  new husband) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to set the record straight on a few things and talk about how he and Alison met. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone (click here to see the JMOEs from this episode). Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jordan Morris is here and he's anti-egg. He claims he isn't but I know better. There are more winged creatures in my studio and Daniel's here to save the day. How are we all feeling as we barrel into Christmas? Plus I'm considering adding a robe to the pandemic uniform I'm still rocking and I experience a nap that's also a personal low. Plus iconic infomercials and important B.O. talk! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off),  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Can you believe actor, comic, writer and podcast host Brian Posehn has never been on my show? I can't either. We finally caught up to talk about his new special Posehna Non Grata, having an extreme growth spurt when he was 18, egg nog, starting standup, sitcom sets that were welcoming vs ones that weren't, his experience with the late Kirstie Alley, Mr. Show, his two dogs, new music, fatherhood and more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Dalton Castle has returned to the show to share how it feels to lose a championship belt on TV and also, according to RJ City who is also here, to forget to bring one to a match between the two of them a long time ago. Also if you were hoping Dalton had an update about the astronaut-adjacent guy who is trying to steal his wife, you'll just have to listen. RJ takes issue with the way I apply tinsel to trees and I have some questions about a casual reference he makes to psychedelics. Once again I am thinking I should have business cards and once again I'm surrounded by people who lack vision. Daniel was pursued by carnal mushroomers and we realize that Dalton and RJ are archetypes. Which are you? Plus more egg nog discussion and Owen's new interest in giant wheels of cheese. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: POLICYGENIUS: http://policygenius.com BLISSY: http://blissy.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 30% off) 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

After an arduous chunk of time trying to get everything set up for video, a process I find extremely annoying, Daniel and I sit down to record a show and I begin crying in the first eight minutes. I have never done this. It wasn't really about the video. Also we took your calls about made-up games and egg nog. A shocking number of you are anti-nog and while I am shocked Daniel is shocked with a capital SH. I think he's angry. And disappointed. I force him to play something called "The Rhyming Game," and also we talk about our recent Disneyland outing. Plus more including a deep dive debrief of the dating stuff on this week's Thursday show since someone said Daniel was an "angel" for sitting through that and I needed to know how he truly felt about it. Plus more! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: SKYLIGHT FRAME http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off) LOMI: http://lomi.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend at checkout at checkout for $50 off)  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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Josh Gondelman is here and he's still plagued by this pernicious cocaine rumor. Daniel Quantz isn't helping matters. Also joining us is Miles Kahn who used to work at The Daily Show and then Samantha Bee and not only is he the person responsible for bringing Jenna Kim Jones to the show but also he once cut my hair on air and went on a couple casual dates with me years ago. We dig into our sordid history including a reading of some emails and it's extremely mortifying. Miles comes off fine. Plus Big Al, being rich enough to have two toilets, talking yourself into going to an event only to regret the effort, intellectual property, landlords, and more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: MANSCAPED: http://manscaped.com (use code best friend for 20% off) REEL PAPER: http://reelpaper.com/lemur (enter code bestfriend to get 30% off plus free shipping) BETTER HELP http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off),  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Anthony Bowens is one half of the hugely popular wrestling tag team The Acclaimed and he's also AEW's first openly gay world champion. Additionally he's an actor and model who has a steadily climbing YouTube channel, Michael & Anthony, with his boyfriend Michael Pavano. He stopped by the show to talk about National Scissoring Day, protecting his voice, going from playing baseball in college to wrestling, working with Max Castor, turning down an offer from WWE to join AEW, auditioning for AEW, coming out, meeting his boyfriend, catchphrases, birthmarks, his relationship with his parents, breakfast, intermittent fasting, collecting toys, Power Rangers, traveling and more. We also answered your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: SKYLIGHT FRAME http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off) STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend for $10 off 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/

Are your Xmas stockings filled with nail clippers and lottery tickets or unshelled walnuts and oranges? Apparently these are the only options unless you're in Canada—where RJ City may or may not live—where stockings are filled with feet because it snows. Also, do you think cavemen got manicures? Robin Shorr, fresh from nearly joining a cult, regales us with a story of choosing the wrong sketch to share with a writer's room and Daniel and I are worried our son has chosen darkness. Plus tales of waiting tables, working an omelette bar, one way flirting, breaking up fights, communication conspiracy theories and I ask the question on everyone's mind: why are wrestlers so shiny? Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel and I have gotten together one day after Thanksgiving and we're doing something we don't normally do: attempting to record ourselves on video too. It's all very fancy. We listen to your calls and recount Daniel's big push into bread pudding. Plus Elliot's somewhat alarming gratitude list offering, siblings who are extremely honest, a discourse discord, TGIBF and more.   Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: SKYLIGHT FRAME http://skylightframe.com (use code ALISON for $10 off) 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Canada's own Andrew Hunt returns to the show and joining him is Amanda Brooke Perrin whom I know as one of frequent guest Renee Colvert's good friends but get this... turns out she and Andrew are former roommates. How small is Canada? Naturally we talk about Andrew accidentally stealing her date's shoes, figgy pudding, the bugs in their apartment, Flo Zone's serious food allergies, Daniel's wet bread campaign, upsetting pizza ingredients, Andrew's insane cooking and more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: MANSCAPED: http://manscaped.com (use code best friend for 20% off) BETTERHELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off),  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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/

Comic, actor, writer and podcast host (Bananas) Kurt Braunohler is back and he has a new special out called Perfectly Stupid which I loved. Also the New York Times loved it. We discuss this along with an array of other topics big and small including Shel Silverstein, CMJ, overalls, the afterlife, losing a parent, parenthood, relationships, television, New York and more. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: SKYLIGHT FRAME: http://skylightframe.com (promo code Alison) 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Lizzy Cooperman has joined us and she's finally divulging the true story behind the pillow reveal of the her last appearance. A pillow reveal reveal! Plus a Jordan Morris bolo tie update! Daniel has some strong words for the Halloween candy overlords and then Lizzy wants to guess everyone's favorite Halloween candy based on their essence which is possibly my favorite type of activity ever. Tony thinks he hears me say he's the glue that holds the show together and we learn some surprising facts about turkey vision. Plus Just Me Or Everyone, iTunes Comments of the Week and more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend give one annual membership and get one free 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Journalist and author Joel Stein (Time, Los Angeles Times) is back and he's entered the world of podcasting with Story of the Week. I want to know why the world needs his podcast and he makes a pretty compelling case. Plus we talk about pubic grooming, whether I could have been a meteorologist, interviewing Clooney for AARP magazine, his stealing of my notepad and my insulting lack of notes, theme songs, flat head syndrome, my personality, other worldly diarrhea, magazines, pitching shows, Nordic larping, reading habits, my unfair outburst at Joel and so much more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend (for $10 off) 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jackie Johnson is here with another exclusive story and oh boy this one is amazing and involves poop particles! Caroline Moss makes her in person Thursday show debut and we love her! She might be immune to Covid and her sleeping schedule is somewhat insane. I need to ask the skin and shopping gurus a question and Daniel and Tony don't understand large swaths of the conversation. Plus what might be the best true crime story I've ever heard and so much more! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: LOMI: http://lomi.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend at checkout at checkout for $50 off)  BETTER HELP http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off)  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

This one is a doozy! We take your calls about annoying things our partners do, discuss shoulder pads in a can and 80s commercials, Daniel's brief bad energy, specific ways to beg when we were children (pretty please with a cherry on top, etc) and then try to name all the famous people named Rod we can think of. There are just so few! This barely scratches the surface of topics discussed on this one and also I reveal some pretty deeply vulnerable insecurities about how Daniel and I met and I'm still surprised I shared it all. Plus Daniel's Game of Seduction. Enjoy! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POLICYGENIUS: Policygenius.com 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

This week's episode is an encore presentation of one of my favorite group episodes that originally ran Oct 18, 2017. I explain the reason for the encore at the top. Original episode description follows: Wendy Molyneux and David Huntsberger are back to discuss the frustration of caravanning, pumpkin patches, Alison’s epiphany and whether it’s really an epiphany, competitive loop groups, a Western Words quiz, kissy stuff, a hot new wide catcher from Canada, Alison’s new notebook, David’s passion for appraisal, Daniel’s childhood bet, The IRC and so much more. We also did ONE Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an adoptable dog named Andy. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

If you can make it past a pretty trying thirteen minutes of Alison and Daniel arguing about whether Daniel is a baby when he's sick, you will be rewarded with a fairly frictionless show about Alison being sick, dream tattoos, costumes, your calls, the nightmare that's our spooky amusement park ride of a house, Mary Katharine Ham (she was a recent Patreon Friend Zone guest), Dunkin' Donuts, an email from an upcoming guest and that I need your help with and more! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Niccole Thurman is here in person for the first time and she's fresh from the wedding of the century! Jordan Morris is also here and he's fresh from Van Nuys where he was shopping for bolo ties. Did he purchase the most amazing but also expensive one you need to hear about to believe? Also wasn't there a Vanna White video? Am I losing my mind. Plus a swimming acquired fungus, Jordan's passion for texture, some heated words about salt water taffy, my innocent transformation into a grandmother except I refused to let it happen, old people candy, The Super Bowl Shuffle, Halloween and so much more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Comic, actor, author, musician Dave Hill is in town while on a brief tour with Puddles Pity Party so I forced him to come to my studio so we could catch up. We talked about his next book, showy guitar players, Would I Lie To You?, being a "latch key" kid, external validation, writing for the New York Times, depression, the word "libertine," my new inability to find words, marmite and vegemite, Ugly Kid Joe, #toastmotherfuckers, relationships, confidence, dogs and so much more. Plus we did a round of Hey Go F*ck Yourself. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. This episode is brought to you by: BLISSY: http://blissy.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 30% off) 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Robin Shorr is here in person and her pants match her purse but she swears it's not on purpose. Her old neighbor Luka Jones whom I loved as Aidy Bryant's boyfriend in Shrill is here and not only is he an actor but he has a PhD in philosophy. We talk about neighbor stuff, sibling love, Bill Murray, Angelina, Robin's prank, Nelson Franklin whom I don't know, acting in general, height, assimilation, the micro machines guy, holidays and more. Plus Just Me Or Everyone! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: LOMI: http://lomi.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend at checkout at checkout for $50 off) EVERLYWELL:  http://Everlywell.com/alison (and enter code alison for 20% off your test) 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/

Comic, actor, host Jade Catta-Preta (The Soup, Hotties) joins us to talk about whether Tony is gaslighting us, her new special Jaded, her new musical comedy special A Jade Is a Jade, growing up in Brazil and moving to Virginia as a tween, coming out as pansexual, her reality show boyfriend, her experience hosting The Soup, finding her voice, tiny bangs, Scuba diving, skydiving, the scene at the Comedy Store and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Hey Go F*ck Yourself. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This show is brought to you by: BLISSY: http://blissy.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 30% off) 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/

Wendy Molyneux is here and she does not like black toilets. In fact she likens my love of fancy shuffling to a black toilet in that it's a deal breaker. This is a gross simplification of an elegant and complex interpersonal dynamic but you get the gist. David Huntsberger is here and his new podcast Intercepts, on which I play a woman who is obsessed with fancy card shuffling for a few sketches, launches this week. Wendy would love if we would never talk about it. We also discuss wrenching and date nights even though we hate that term. Also urinals and Club 33! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This show is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) POLICY GENIUS: http://policygenius.com 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Eric Jason Martin has narrated over 350 audiobooks, and over 450 features for The New York Times Audio, including several episodes of the The Daily podcast. He directed Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne’s Heads Will Roll and Maximum Fun's Bubble. He produced and narrated the NY Times Bestseller Stinker Lets Loose!, an Audible Original written by Mike Sacks and starring Jon Hamm. Now he's back with New Arcadia: Revolution, the second installment of the of the Audible-bestselling New Arcadia series of multi-cast audiobooks featuring a star-studded cast of voice actors including yours truly in three small roles. Did I pester him into casting me? We find out on this episode. We also talk about how he got into this line of work, his time as an imagineer, why the present is all that matters, my true purpose on earth (to complain about Tony Thaxton), pronunciation, laryngeal massage, Mucinex and more! We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Dalton Castle, RJ City, Tony Thaxton and Daniel Quantz are here for a very fun episode wherein not only do we see who knows Dalton best but somehow, and I still don't quite know BUT I HAVE SOME THEORIES, we also find out just how little I know regarding the order of the planets and the names of the Great Lakes. I did not sign off on this. I did not start hosting a show so I could be quizzed like this. Also we talk about Carvel turkey cakes, Daniel's existential questions for five year olds, my plans to hand the show to Tony, RJ's dad's sweet comments, ring names, wrestling lingo, a guy who is loosely connected to space who's taken an interest in Dalton's wife and more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: REEL PAPER: http://reelpaper.com/bestfriend (or use code bestfriend for 30% off first order plus free shipping) MASTER CLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend (for 15% off) 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/

What a pleasure to catch up with my old friend, Longreads founder and journalist Mark Armstrong who is now helming the short fiction podcast project Ursa where he works with authors Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw to bring you short fiction stories from underrepresented voices. Mark and I met when we carpooled to a wedding shortly after I moved to New York and were fast friends for a number of years and then lost touch. Our conversation touched on the last time we talked, playing in bands, my sloppy New York years, founding Longreads, what he learned about crowdfunding, leaving New York, digital media, live streaming, various platforms, gen x, parenting, burnout and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/

Fan favorite Jackie Johnson is back IN PERSON to tell us about the birth of her baby and the time Blink 182 retweeted her pumpkin. Tony is finally back from his dumb rock tour and he brought a little something back: a gal pal! Jackie and I need to hear every single detail. Daniel is here fresh from snoring in my face during a daytime nap. I need to talk about it. Plus butthole colors and Just Me Or Everyone! And some congratulations are in order! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend50 for 50% off first order) EVERLYWELL: http://Everlywell.com/alison (and enter code alison for 20% off your test) 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/

Comic, writer, actor Jim Florentine makes his fourth (!) appearance on the podcast to fill me in on everything that's been happening since we last talked in 2016. We chat about Terrorizing Telemarketers #7, his arrangement with his ex, Catholic guilt, his podcast Everybody is Awful, his feelings about working on TV, his latest special Bite the Bullet, Crank Yankers, keeping a straight face during prank calls, bonding with his son during the pandemic and more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) 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/

Robin Shorr returns to the show and she's brought a long a little something extra in the form of her natural air-dried hair. Witnessing her true follicular self are John Cullen, Stefan Heck and Tony Thaxton. John and Stefan are from Blocked Party, which I was recently on. They're also from Vancouver where cream soda is pink. We talk about all sorts of stuff including text etiquette, some specific Fiverr needs, John's curling career, Stefan's Twitch stream, The Jeremy Renner app, moles and more! Plus Just Me Or Everyone! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by MODERN FERTILITY: http://modernfertility.com/alisonrosen (for $20 off your fertility test) MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me)  https://amzn.to/2JuOq

Writer, filmmaker, comedian and host of the wonderful podcast (which I just guested on) Celebrity Book Club, Chelsea Devantez joins the show to talk about her love of memoirs, her first bit of hate mail (for calling Elvis a "chode"), documenting her wedding dress journey, the short film "Basic," meeting her fiancé Yassir Lester, working as head writer with Jon Stewart, working on a cruise ship, attending high school in New Mexico, tattoos and so much more. We also answered your questions, and did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY.   Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend (for $10 off) 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/

Jenna, Al and Jeff are here to witness Daniel's sunglasses which he claims are because he got his eyes dilated and not because he's trying to be cool. Still raw from when he cheated on me in a dream with the eye doctor/professor, I need some details. Also, I'm wearing the hoodie he hates and Jenna gets it in a big way. So does Al. Jenna and Al recently guarded their new patio from deer in a creative and some might say insane way. Also, Jenna has a show coming up this weekend where she'll be taping her next special in Chandler, Arizona and we have a discount code for you. It's JENNA50 at Ticketmaster (search Jenna Kim Jones). Plus, can you pull your kid out of school if you have a decent reason or not? I need to know how this works. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend50 for 50% off first order) BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) 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/

Actor and host of the hugely popular pop culture and reality show podcast So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey joins the show to talk about "so bad they're good" moments, his appearance on Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton the previous evening, insecurities, how he got into performing, how he got into podcasting, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, eyebrows, reality shows, cults, heartbreak and so much more. We also did a round of JMOE and HGFY. 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/

Andrew Hunt has returned with stories of cheese I never want to try and also how to know if you've run afoul of someone from Canada. It has to do with the number of times they say fine! Renee Colvert has emerged from her long seclusion and we couldn't be more delighted. Jeff Fox is here and so is Daniel and we're doing Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze. Daniel and I encountered the most perfect salesman. We're impressed and frightened. But also soothed and comforted! Plus Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: POLICYGENIUS: head to Policygenius.com to get your free home insurance quotes and see how much you could save. EVERLYWELL:  http://Everlywell.com/alison (and enter code alison for 20% off your test) 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/

Actor, screenwriter, improvisor Mary Holland (The Happiest Season, Golden Arm, Wild Horses) joins the show to talk about Corked, a hilarious new scripted podcast featuring so many friends of the show including Jon Gabrus and Betsy Sodaro. We also talk about going to a boarding school for performers called Interlochen, an especially heartwarming scene with her mom, growing up in a small town in Virgina, wanting to be a serious thespian, being a class clown, finding improv, makeup expiration dates, screenwriting, writing a movie with Lauren Lapkus about Lance Bass and Danielle Fishel's high school romance and so much more. We also did a round of HGFY and JMOE. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/

Get this, we're in person! Screenwriter Eva Anderson who was personally recommended on air by Paul Rust is here for the very first time and she didn't bring Jimmy Pardo any cookies despite having won various ribbons at the county fair! I wasn't going to say anything, I didn't even think to be upset, but Jimmy Pardo is steamed. Eva tells us about Andrew Tate's wizard and her experience with extremely immersive theater. I took a nasty fall in our kitchen and Jimmy has a similar story involving a movie theater and his labrum. Plus Just Me Or Everyone, the return of Snack Chat, and some jokes from Elliot! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend50 for 50% off first order) BETTER HELP:  http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off)  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/

Bald Bryan Bishop (Adam Carolla Show, Film Vault, Shrinkage: Marriage, Manhood and the Tumor that Tried to Kill Me) returns to the show to update us on his battle with brain cancer, give me crap for trying to discuss our kids when I have a whole podcast supposedly devoted to that which I do with Greg Fitzsimmons (but we still talked about them), to discuss Tessa's future as a potential architect, ADHD, people who stretch out words, his upcoming documentary, being unable to put on weight, my footwear and so much more. We also did Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY and reminisced. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. 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/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

There's so much going on in this episode with Wendy Molyneux and David Huntsberger I don't know if I can even accurately describe it but I will try. Because of the drought Daniel and I are now bathing with a bucket in the shower to catch our run off. It sucks but allows us to feel virtuous. Also because of the drought Wendy and Daniel's affair has taken a hit and Wendy has been visited by Gavin Newsom but it's more complicated than that. Shuffling comes up because of course it does and I listened to the Best Friends Fancast! Plus reptiles and Topic Sombrero! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Download the episode from iTunes. This episode is brought to you by: FEALS: http://feals.com/bestfriend (50% off first order and free shipping) FUZZY: http://yourfuzzy.com/alison (for a FREE trial membership) 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/

Comic, writer and host (Lady to Lady) Babs Gray joins the show to talk about her new podcast Babstinence where she's giving up drinking for a year and sharing her journey as well as interviewing sober comedians. We discuss Babs and my experiences with substances, the desire for a heightened sense of adventure, relationships, nicknames in phones, the comedy venue Babs had in her house, all the Britney projects, Billy on the street, growing up in Salt Lake City and so much more. Plus JMOE and HGFY!   Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. This episode is brought to you by: MODERN FERTILITY: http://modernfertility.com/alisonrosen (get $20 off) 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/

Halfway through this podcast I found out there was an uninvited slithery guest in a bush outside our house and I valiantly continued even though I wanted to pack my bags and never return! Jordan Morris, Lizzy Cooperman, Daniel Quantz and Tony Thaxton witnessed the whole thing. We also discussed the Rosen bump, Lizzy's podcast where she lets her listeners decide her fate (Jordan and I were guests and needed an update), Steve Harvey, Elliot's first day, my second act, salt lamps, an amazing pillow reveal and more. Plus some JMOES and HGFY! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend50 for 50% off first order)   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/

After discussing my ongoing obsession with the way Tony's arm is probably going to explode from all his drumming, we are joined by writer and host of the shopping podcast Gee Thanks Just Bought It, Caroline Moss. We talk about perfumes, salad bars, Tik Tok trends we hate, Rush Tok, the millenial pause, growing up in Westchester, thinking she wanted to be a speech pathologist, going viral, Grey's Anatomy and so much more. We also did round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/

Our Canadian friend RJ City makes his third appearance on the show and he wants to know if that means he's now a regular. Dalton Castle makes his debut and he's brought a very sparkly jacket courtesy of David Arquette and a green chair which might be a flock of birds. Daniel is here and I demand he explain his coffee gaslighting and Tony wants to know if we're all going to share our experiences with prosthetics adhesive or just those of us with relevant experience. Because I cannot leave it alone, once again I need to discuss blading and turns out I receive a nugget of information that makes it all even worse than I thought. Also, everyone should have a price to bleed. Plus we do a Who Knows RJ Best quiz and discuss drumming, Zima, Dalton's clever fruit packing and more. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. This episode is brought to you by: FEALS: http://feals.com/alison (use code Alison at checkout for 50% off first order and free shipping) MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass 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/

Comic, host Ben Gleib (Chelsea Lately, Idiotest) is back to talk about his new special, The Mad King, which premieres on YouTube August 14. We discuss his role in the presidential debate, how he feels about his presidential run now that some time has passed, how secure my position on his party invite list is, Only Murders in the Building, toxic relationships, therapy, founding Nowhere Comedy Club, debating Charlie Kirk and so much more. We also did a round of Hey Go F*ck Yourself. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   POLICYGENIUS: http://policygenius.com   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/

Andrew Hunt is back and he just went viral on Tik Tok. We have questions. Robin Shorr, with whom I'm now trauma-bonded, is here and I need more details about her nickname. Tony Thaxton is back and the offer to pay me handsomely for in person shows still stands and has increased. I'd have to be some kind of fool not to take it. Plus I recently went to a lovely home that was so tidy it once again makes me wonder how it is that people can be so organized. How do they do it? And the return of deleted tweets and Daniel's least favorite hoodie! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) 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/

Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, Everybody Loves Raymond) and David Wild (Rolling Stone) have been on my show separately but never together. That changes today! The longtime friends are here to discuss their podcast Naked Lunch, landing an exclusive interview with Elaine May, David's inability to remember important dates, Somebody Feed Phil's fifth season, eating on a podcast, favorite meals, celebrity gossip, Kevin Bacon and more. We also took your questions, did Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. 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/

Do I have what it takes to be a wrestling fan? I'm beginning to doubt it. Does Colt Cabana have what it takes to cut it on Nantucket? Please savor that rhyme. Robin Shorr just returned from the preppy island and had to report her weight to the airlines. We meet Colt's puppy, discuss road rage, Summerfest, Backstreet Boys, The Staircase and more. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and a suggestion for something to google that I will never google. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: FUZZY: http://yourfuzzy.com/alison (for a FREE trial membership) MIRACLE: http://miracle.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend to save 40% and get a 3 piece towel set for free) 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/

Comedian, writer and motivational speaker Jackie Fabulous (America's Got Talent) joins the show to talk about her new special Menoplause, moving back to the Bronx and living in the house she grew up in, her impending nuptials, getting a law degree, her path from working in the legal field to comedy, embracing flaws, sparkly pants, Ryan's Hope, retail therapy and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen 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/

Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are here, hot off their cheer in Dance Magazine and we have a lot to talk about including wholesome high school sassiness, the "mur book," Paul's sudden basement, ballet dancing, things our little kids do that we can't stand but can't admit not being able to stand, hot broccoli, anxiety dreams, revisiting fourth grade insults and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: UPSIDE: Download the free Upside App and use promo code "alison" to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more HELLO FRESH: http://hellofresh.com/bestfriend16 (use code bestfriend16 for 16 are meals and 3 free gifts) 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/

Daniel and I brought the equipment inside to record this episode, featuring the Tucson emergency room Covid saga, after the kids went to bed. We also took your calls. Daniel let me know he doesn't care for much of my content and perhaps you will agree. We also talked about old muffins chock full of gossip, some zillion dollar ideas, gaps in my education, teachers who are also coaches and more! We may have made fun of Tony. A light ribbing. Look, I don't remember this but according to his notes we did. I'm sure we didn't mean it. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   BETTER HELP:  http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off)  MIRACLE: http://miracle.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend to save 40% and get a 3 piece towel set for free) 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/

Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro and Chef Jeff Fox are here to talk with me about getting cut off while partying in Moab, Utah (Gabrus was there filming 101 Place to Party Before You Die which premieres July 14 on Tru TV), my unfortunate Covid status and how it all happened, needing a word for "funny" or "interesting" when telling stories that are neither or maybe not needing one at all, Betsy's fear of being poisoned and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: POLICYGENIUS: http://policygenius.com MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass 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/