Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg of By the Book podcast and the book How to Be Fine join the show to talk about their new Audible podcast, Romance Road Test, where they try out a series of romance "hacks" with their partners to see what works. We discuss terrifying dates, The Bachelor, role-playing, erotica, the seven-year itch, how Kristen and Jolenta met, Spencer Pratt, Teal Swan, cult leaders, Dolly Parton, John Gray, peeing in the shower 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/

Allie Mac Kay, Greg Fitzsimmons, Jeff Fox, Daniel and I discover that I've been disseminating incorrect information about pineapples. Turns out it's upside down pineapples that indicate swinging. I think? Also we solve Allie's vacuum line conundrum, Greg had a very manly outing over the weekend, we discuss a news story involving a lethal amount of mayonnaise and we take a quiz to find out who knows me best. 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 show is brought to you by: LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend for 50% off first order) 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/

We landed the Bad Boy of Podcasting himself! Holed up in Pittsburgh hotel room, Tony Thaxton fills me in on life on the road with Motion City Soundtrack. Also apparently his mom has been listening to recent episodes of the show and now I feel bad that I've been lightly badmouthing him so much. He started it! We talk about his rough adjustment to being around humans again, the nice words about his drumming that people keep forcing upon him, other drummers, wrestling, tour bus life and so much more. We also answer your questions and then he puts me on the spot! What a dick! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   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/

Canadian Andrew Hunt is finally back, after a decade of planning, and he's brought fun facts and a quiz! Caissie St. Onge returns and despite a real morning, she is shockingly fresh-faced. We're just going to say it! Jeff is filling in for Tony and ready to battle to the death to see who knows Andrew best. We recall things people said about us as kids that have stayed with us, the pronunciation of "mauve" (a continuation of a conversation from this week's Monday episode with RJ City), HGFY 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: AIRLY: http://airlyfoods.com/bestfriend (use promo code best friend to save 25% off your order) 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 ZBIOTICS: http://zbiotics.com/bestfriend (use bestfriend at checkout 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/

Professional wrestler and Hey! (EW) host, RJ City joins the show to talk about his insane pronunciation of "mauve," not remembering a time he wasn't into wrestling, Tony Khan from AEW hiring him, his interviewing process, his complicated friendship with David Arquette, representations of masculinity in wrestling, whether anyone truly believed wrestling was real, getting dinner with Tony Thaxton in Las Vegas, his feelings about Terry Fator, growing up in Canada, making coffee in his underwear (he has a series called RJ Makes Coffee In His Underwear), social anxiety, Stanley Tucci, summer camp and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY and answered your questions. 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) NUTRAFOL: http://nutrafol.com (use promo code Rosen during checkout to save $15 off your first month's subscription) 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, Jordan Morris, Jeff Fox and Daniel are here for a truly shocking edition of Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze (White Chocolate) and I want to know what one thing helps everyone get out of bed in the morning. We also consider micro-dosing, some insane 80s commercials and the sexuality of the 80s in general, Jordan's elusive Canadian girlfriend that is definitely real, kissing posters, old Bravo programming 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: BOMBAS: http://Bombas.com/BESTFRIEND (to save 20%) WARBY PARKER: http://warbyparker.com/bestfriend (try five glasses at home for free) 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/

New York Times best-selling author Jenny Mollen returns to the show nearly ten years later (!!) to talk about her debut novel, City of Likes, which she says might be her most honest work yet. We discuss why she mostly left Twitter, becoming an influencer, motherhood, her feelings about acting, how applying labels to sexuality is outdated, nutrition, phone addiction, celebrity, her husband Jason Biggs, Dictator Lunches and so much more. We also 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 episode is brought to you by: TERRACANNA SKIN: http://www.terracannaskin.com (CODE: ALISON for $25) 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/

Jeff Fox is filling in for Tony and he's brought snacks from Ireland! Daniel, Elliot and Owen join us for Irish snack chat. Jordan Morris is here along with Jenna and Al for the return of the advice segment. We're going to need a catchier name but basically we all agree that it's not really okay for the advice seeker's boyfriend to be traveling the globe with another woman and then making her feel like it's her problem that she isn't exactly ecstatic over it. Plus Sedona Al, soft swinging, goober peas, Jeff's Ireland trip, Sedona 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: AIRLY: http://airlyfoods.com/bestfriend (use promo code best friend to save 25% off your order) FRAME BRIDGE: http://framebridge.com (promo code bestfriend to save an additional 15% 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/

Comedian Lizzy Cooperman joins me IN PERSON to talk about hosting a podcast, Lizzy Cooperman's In Your Hands where she allows listeners to vote on which action she will take next. We get to the bottom of why she's so willing to let other people make decisions for her, our shared issues with organization, retainers and orthodontics in general, peacocks, poetry, climates, her path to comedy, TV writing, relationships, The Artist's Way, her bold assertion that I seem like someone who doesn't meditate which I feel I did not press her on enough, a truly harrowing story of suffering a stroke and so much more. Plus huffing! Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TERRACANNA SKIN: http://www.terracannaskin.com (CODE: ALISON for $25) 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/

For Tony's Picks number five, Tony has brought together a real A team of podcasting! We have legend Paul F. Tompkins who once watched a man eat a cigarette to which we all have so many questions. Namely: okay so probably not the filter but did he eat the paper? And then Todd Cooper is here, the only repeat Tony's Picks guest! I'm debuting a new rhetorical style that I need feedback on and also I want to know if I should ask my MIL to help me organize my desk and the piles of stuff that surround it. It's gotten pretty bad. Plus Yes Please Or Oh Puhleeze (Peanut Butter Cookies) and Just Me Or Everyone! And is peak television over? 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: FUZZY: http://yourfuzzy.com/alison (for a FREE trial membership) REEL PAPER: http://reelpaper.com/bestfriend (or use code bestfriend for 30% off first order plus free shipping) 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/

Shane Dawson returns to the show to talk about starting a podcast again (The Shane Dawson Podcast), getting cancelled, making an apology video, moving to Colorado, therapy, reprioritizing, listening to podcasts, grey days, editing, creating, being overly hydrated, being sick in late 2019 and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TERRACANNA SKIN: http://www.terracannaskin.com (CODE: ALISON for $25) LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend 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/

Tony Thaxton can barely contain his rage once more but seems to have conveniently forgotten the poison pen emails that he sent David Huntsberger and Wendy Molyneux less than 24 hours before. Thankfully, I remember! Also, I can't stop coughing even though I've taken a lot of sizzurp. We revisit some important stories and Wendy has a suggestion for how to get to the bottom of the horny Pasadena couple involving a thigh squish and an eyebrow waggle. You're going to want to play along. Meanwhile we all have questions about fruit flies and the answers are unpleasant. And Daniel had a parenting fail and I tried to say it was both of ours but he blames himself and I'm gonna let him. 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: NUTRAFOL: http://nutrafol.com (use promo code Rosen during checkout to save $15 off your first month's subscription) SPLENDID SPOON: http://splendidspoon.com/alison for $50 off  FREEZE PIPE: http://thefreezepipe.com (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/

Nick Wiger (Doughboys, Get Played Pod) joins us to weigh in on my personal news and then talk about growing up in Lake Forest, his lack of sentimentality, playing in a ska band, quitting said ska band, wishing he hadn't been enrolled in so many activities as a kid, choosing UCLA on a whim, his relationship with his family, his career path, career regrets, meeting his wife, woodwinds, @midnight, spicy foods and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and answered your questions. 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: STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend (for $10 off) BETTERHELP: 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/

Jonah Ray and John Ross Bowie join Daniel and me for TONY'S PICKS #4! Can you believe this half-assed disaster has gone on for four episodes and not only hasn't imploded but has actually gone well? Some might even consider it an improvement. Anyway, the camping truthers have come for me because I dare referred to the trip I took to the heart of darkness (a campground and RV park with a number of preschoolers) as camping. IT WAS CAMPING TO ME! Also Daniel and I made plans to hire a private investigator to get to the bottom of a couple who were very nearly publicly porking at Fleming's in Pasadena but then it turned out there was nothing to investigate which was quite a let down. John wore a kilt at the Renn Faire and Jonah was among the goths. Tony cried a lot at Paul McCartney. Plus a Heathers quiz!   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: CHILI SLEEP: http://chilisleep.com/bestfriend (for 30% off) HELLO FRESH: http://hellofresh.com/bestfriend16 (use code bestfriend16 for up to 16 free 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/

Podcaster, writer and activist Bridget Todd (There Are No Girls On The Internet, Stuff Mom Never Told You, UltraViolet) joins the show to talk about how dangerous Tony is, growing up in Midlothian (the town that Donnie Darko is based on), the decision to leave her PhD program, her love of teaching, her path to podcasting, growing up in the shadow of her brother, her highly successful parents' expectations for her, "you slip is showing," the importance of AOL chat rooms when she was 12, Noah Baumbach movies 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   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. 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/

It's Tony's Picks #3 if you can believe it! This time he's brought Ben Acker, who has come to set to record straight regarding the term "bump" and his old Feliz Navipod pal Todd Cooper who somehow claims to get closure but leaves me more confused. Also we learn about Maypril, a man who violently loves roses, various fun facts, some lies, my dream about Tony and my mom's muffin, Todd's interpretation of said dream, Danhausen, validation 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: FRAME BRIDGE: http://framebridge.com (promo code bestfriend to save an additional 15% off first order) BOMBAS: http://Bombas.com/BESTFRIEND (to save 20%) 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/

Political pundit and writer Mary Katharine Ham makes her 8th (!!!) appearance on the show to talk about the birth of her third daughter, her appearance earlier that day on Bill Maher, the quiet launch of her twice-a-week podcast Getting Hammered, eyeliner and "Gal Chat," her extremely organized husband Steve, being a resource for widows, where she is in her own grief process, dip spit, delivering newspapers in college (how did I never know this? unless I did but am forgetting?) and more! We also answered your questions. 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: 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/

Daniel's hearing phantom chickens or losing his mind, I can't figure out my calendar, Renee's hair is bewitching, Dave's new color blind glasses are really bringing worldle to life and Tony's mom needs an update on Owen's bowels. Also, Daniel is trying to make S Diggity a thing. Plus a disturbing parenting moment we witnessed at the happiest place on earth and so much more including Dave's debut on The Great North! 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: BRIGHTLAND: http://brightland.co/bestfriend (for 10% off) SWITCHCRAFT: Download 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/

My favorite immersion journalist, A.J. Jacobs (The Year Of Living Biblically, The Know-It-All) is back with another book where he's thrown himself into a specific world—this time that of puzzles. He even dragged his semi-willing family all the way to Spain to participate in a jigsaw puzzle contest. I asked him to rank his books in order of most to least pleasurable to write and we talked about crossword puzzles, dirty monks, nudists and escape rooms, gratitude, possums and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Get The Puzzler wherever you get books!   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/

Another Tony's Picks episode is behind us and now Tony's head is going to be bigger than ever. Wrestler, actor, comic and host of Hey! (EW) RJ City is here, along with comic, host, producer Brandie Posey (Lady to Lady) and Daniel to help determine whether I should have demanded a better haiku from a nice lady with an old-fashioned typewriter. Also, business cards for the two times I leave my house and go to Jackie's? Feel like everyone is so quick to crap on my dreams. Plus fun facts, wrestler secrets, Twilight Zone, office supplies, Jim Carrey and more. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and iTunes Comments of the Week. 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: SPLENDID SPOON: http://splendidspoon.com/alison for $50 off 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/

Ok so this week I am introducing you all to my newest show, one I know you've heard me talking quite a bit about, Upworthy Weekly. This is a pretty high stakes introduction, sort of like introducing your new beau to your old best friend. When I introduced Daniel (new beau, now husband) to Trevor (old best friend) way back when, it went swimmingly. In fact, Trevor officiated at our wedding. But what it it had been disastrous? I guess what I'm saying is if you all play your cards right, you could officiate at my wedding to Upworthy Weekly? Wait, that makes no sense. Also, it's common knowledge at magazines and newspapers that you aren't supposed to use the same word repeatedly which is why you'll hear film, flick, feature, movie, etc in one story. However this isn't a magazine, it's an episode summary, so I will use the word introduce so many times it loses meaning and you will thank me! Anyway, about this episode! This week’s show touches on everything from religion to psychology to criminology. Alison and Tod open with an appeal to have a legendary rapper co-host the show. They move on to discuss a clever Lyft driver’s ride menu, a guy who was raised to be the perfect husband, and questions we’d ask God. Plus, Tod’s caffeine addiction is leading him astray and Alison shares marriage advice.   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/

It's the first episode of TONY'S PICKS (where Tony Thaxton books my guests) and anything could happen! He's booked Matt Gourley and Mark McConville who've come equipped with fun facts and silly games. Do they hate water just as much as I do? Plus playing the ponies, Matt's Easter hunt, town in Orange County, Tony's editing, Game of Thrones talk, TV talk, a truly confusing experience for yours truly where it turns out no one uses "bump" the way I do 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: CHILI SLEEP: http://chilisleep.com/bestfriend (for 30% off) LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend for 50% off first order) COINBASE: http://Coinbase.com/alison for $10 in free Bitcoin 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/

Writer, producer, actor and podcast host (I Said No Gifts!, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) Bridger Winegar is here IN PERSON to talk about waking up at 6:45am to read books and eat mush, growing up Mormon in Utah, leaving the faith, stinky milk, receiving a direct message from Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter, coming out to his parents, Utah sugar cookies, caffeine, meeting his boyfriend, sleeping on flights, receiving gifts, reality TV and so much more. We also did a round of 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: RING: http://ring.com/bestfriend COINBASE: http://Coinbase.com/alison for $10 in free Bitcoin 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/

Betsy Sodaro, Daniel and Tony are here but Daniel has to leave before the end of the show. How best to make use of our limited Daniel time? The plan was to recount some of the most pressing stories from our recent trip to Hawaii but we got sidetracked because Betsy Sodaro experienced life-altering soup in Santa Fe and that felt very important. Honestly, it was the perfect segue into the 41 minute trivia question that Daniel presented me with in Hawaii which involved soup and which he recapitulated on the show but in a mercifully shortened form. Play along at home! Plus a giant misunderstanding involving human sacrifice and jogging, my koala, country music, ghosts, kids, first class, Freaks & Geeks and more! Also we 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 show is brought to you by: BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/bestfriend (get 10 percent off first month with code bestfriend) FRAME BRIDGE: http://framebridge.com (promo code bestfriend to save an additional 15% 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/

Theme park journalist and ASME award-winning cookie writer Carlye Wisel (Very Amusing) returns in person to the show to talk about stumbling upon the sugar cookie conflict that's overtaken Utah, her love affair with cold foam, interior designers, marionettes, eighth graders, the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and so much more. We also answered your questions. 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: RING: http://ring.com/bestfriend BOMBAS: http://Bombas.com/BESTFRIEND (to save 20% off first purchase) 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/

I've been in a melancholy mood for no good reason and I want to know what what everyone else on the show does when they're also feeling down. Ken Reid, Renee Colvert, Tony Thaxton and Daniel weigh in. Also we talk again about Tony's love affair with self-checkout and the period of my life where I kept bursting into tears when I heard "Need You Now" at the grocery store. Plus Ken's guitar building, extended candy talk, black licorice, Mr. Belvedere 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: GOOD CHOP: http://goodchop.com/bestfriend100 (use code bestfriend100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes)  BRIGHTLAND: http://brightland.co/bestfriend to save 10% on your order of the duo 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/

When I was 24 I made a list of qualities I was looking for in a soulmate. How close did I get with Daniel? I read the list, some of which I no longer even understand, and we discuss. Plus Daniel's Starbucks wife, the Walgreen's incident, 311, a commenter who got under my skin, matcha, whether DQ is a classic ass man, your calls 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: RING: http://ring.com/bestfriend REEL PAPER: http://reelpaper.com/bestfriend (or enter bestfriend for 30% off you first order plus free shipping)   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/

Jordan Morris, Robin Shorr, Tony Thaxton and Daniel are back for a discussion of Elden Ring, Robin's amazing diary readings, cats, a smear campaign regarding cats, sexy age-related pooping concerns and Daniel's opinions of the show. And a cameo from Owen! 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: SPLENDID SPOON: http://SplendidSpoon.com/alison for $50 off. BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER: streaming on Peacock SWITCHCRAFT: download Switchcraft 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/  

Daniel is huffing a puffing like no one's business at the beginning of this episode. Also the rug in the studio blows chunks out of his butt apparently. I am carrying the show, hence one set of footprints. We take your calls and Daniel has a lot of say about rivers. Plus the most teenagery teenager we ever saw and a memorable crop dusting. And a performance of Irish folk song "Wee Falorie Man" by Elliot at the end.   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:   BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER: streaming on Peacock GEM: http://gemvitamins.com/bestfriend (or enter bestfriend for 30% off your first order) BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) COINBASE: http://Coinbase.com/alison for $10 in free Bitcoin 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, Jordan Morris, Tony Thaxton and Daniel are here and Robin is pretty sure it was the table full of Machine Gun Kellys who gave her covid. Jordan is showing off his newly renovated home office and needs our thoughts on a potentially enraging conversation he had at a party. I've decided there's no good way to explain you're a podcaster and Daniel is the green juice of Twitter. And more! Sign up for my newsletter! 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: CHILI SLEEP: http://chilisleep.com/bestfriend (for 30% off) LITTLE SPOON: http://littlespoon.com (use code bestfriend for 50% off first order) BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER: streaming on Peacock   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/

The Bad Boy of Podcasting himself, Tony Thaxton, is here IN PERSON to talk with me about his passion for self checkout, cautious optimism, having several options, this show needing an airline czar and also a young people czar, the thumbs up emoji, fly swatters, dating, grey days, paying me 40K to record in person and more. We also took your calls. 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:   NATIVE: http://nativedeo.com/bestfriend (or use promo code bestfriend to get 20% off your first order)  RING: http://ring.com/bestfriend STORYWORTH: http://storyworth.com/bestfriend for $20 off BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER: streaming on Peacock 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/

David Huntsberger, Renee Colvert, Tony Thaxton and Daniel are here to talk about the two images we all remember from the Guinness Book of World Records. Also David's legendary almanac of outfits that he's kept ever since he was a boy. Plus Renee's new job, Daniel's horrible joke in the Starbuck's drive thru line, Pi Day, MLMs, Ponzi schemes and cults, Daniel's dark sex 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: VEGAMOUR: http://vegamour.com/bff (use code BFF to save 20% on first order) THRIVE CAUSEMETICS: http://thrivecausemetics.com/alison (for 15% off your order) BOMBAS: http://Bombas.com/BESTFRIEND (to save 20%) 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/

Mike Sacks writes about comedy for The New Yorker, The New York Times and Vanity Fair to name a few but he also writes comedy himself. His latest book, Passing on the Right is written from the point of Skippy "Batty" Battison, a fictional right wing comedian, podcaster and satellite radio shock-jock whose takes are too hot for the mainstream, or so he believes, and who is so familiar I was sure he was based on an actual person (Sacks swears he is not). The book, like all of Sacks work, is hilarious. We talked about how his OCD helps him write, his daily routine, whether he has a chip on his shoulder, early aspirations, his unlikely path to interviewing, assholes in comedy, Alex Jones, confident morons, spices with no business in food 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 show is brought to you by: RING: http://ring.com/bestfriend BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) COINBASE: http://Coinbase.com/alison for $10 in free Bitcoin 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/

Jackie Johnson, Ben Sheehan, Tony Thaxton and Daniel are here to get to the bottom, no pun intended, of a lot of things. Do you know what color your you-know-what is? Jackie is surprised to learn hers is a deep purple while most of the dudes on the show claim ignorance of their own special shade. We talk about what's in store for Jackie's third trimester and Daniel offers some unique baby names as only he can. Ben quizzes us on which countries have the most nukes and we also talk smoothies. Plus double tipping and my proprietary ideas for how to disrupt the seven billion dollar medical tech industry. 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/bestfriend (for 20% off) REEL PAPER: http://reelpaper.com/bestfriend (enter code bestfriend for 30% off first order plus free shipping) LUMINEUX: find LUMINEUX on Amazon! 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/

Writer, actor, host and comedy legend Beth Lapides has been referred to by The LA Times as the "Godmother of alternative comedy" for creating the long running UnCabaret—one of the first, if not the very first alt-comedy shows. Now she's released So You Need to Decide, an audiobook that's part memoir, part conversation about decision-making featuring discussions with some of your favorite comedians. We talked about growth, turning down Oprah, creating UnCabaret, changing your mind, dancing with chaos, MTV, accepting Tony's first offer and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Hey Go Fuck Yourself. 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: RING: http://ring.com/bestfriend SWITCHCRAFT: Download SWITCHCRAFT for free and unlock the magical mystery! 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/

It's The Alison Rosen/Doughboys Crossover Event Spectacular of the Century in that I was on the Doughboys Double on Tuesday and now they are on my show!!! Have you ever wanted to hear some of your favorite guests talk about various types of USB cables? You'd think you wouldn't but you'd be surprised! It wasn't just tedious tech talk with Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell though! We also talked about my recent appearance on their show, creative inspiration, Nick's alpha brother, ghost kitchens, sleep paralysis, tipping amounts, your parents' tipping customs, hat man, Tony's drumming, DQ's food Qs 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   This episode is brought to you by: GEM: http://gemvitamins.com/bestfriend (or enter bestfriend for 30% off your first order) GOOD CHOP: http://goodchop.com/bestfriend100 (use code bestfriend100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes)  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/

Doctor and stand up comedian Priyanka Wali (HypochondriActor) joins the show to talk about my aversion to water, high fructose corn syrup, whether she's more doctor or comedian deep down, what she thinks she'd be if her family hadn't pressured her to go into medicine (the answer will surprise you!), her experience with depression, cohosting HypochondiActor with Sean Hayes, string cheese, artificial sweetener, pens, reality TV, Tik Tok medical controversies, IUDs, being recruited for Indian Matchmaker and turning it down and so much 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   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/

Do you take a shower immediately upon waking? Tony does. And then he puts on shoes! (And also clothes.) I prefer to wake up slowly before being violently accosted by wetness. Tod Perry is here and he frequents the same sandwich shop where Greg Heller famously left a Yelp review for reasons we can't remember. Robin Shorr is here and she brought her diary! And turns out Tod did as well! An embarrassment of diaries! Daniel is here and he's so sick of me talking about his mayonnaise habit but I refuse to stop. Plus some Generation X talk 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: COMETEER: http://cometeer.com/bestfriend (for $20 off your first order) FABULOUS: http://thefab.co/bestfriend (for 25% off Fabulous Premium) 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/

Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson of the hit podcast Guys We F*cked join us to talk about Our Special Day, the true emptiness of the butt, their good cop/bad cop relationship, Krystyna's transformation, Corinne dating a married man in an open relationship and the truth about polyamory, how the show started, Amber Rose, anti slut-shaming, their deal with Luminary, haters, childhood trauma, developing a TV series, lies about love, giving advice, not talking about current relationships, their dogs, things that make them angry, sexting theater and so much more. We also answered your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Full video at youtube.com/alisonrosen. 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: JUST EGG: http://ju.st 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/

Arden Myrin, fresh from food poisoning, is here to encourage my eventual move to Rhode Island. Rob Cohen, who has not only been to Arden's hometown but met her dad, is also here to be uncomfortable while I ask him personal questions. Tony is here too and claims he has no game but I don't buy it. I'm a little up in my head following a recent podcast appearance and also my husband is encroaching on my bathroom counter space. I'd write more here but if he sees this he'll be on to me. I have a plan thanks for my guests! And Jeff is here with drops a-plenty! Follow his cat on social media! 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: VEGAMOUR: http://vegamour.com/bff (use code BFF to save 20% on first order) THRIVE CAUSEMETICS: http://thrivecausemetics.com/alison (for 15% off your order) SWITCHCRAFT: download Switchcraft 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, actress, writer and podcast host Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts, Duncanville, We Love Trash) joins us to talk about growing up in Colorado, being the daughter of a children's playwright and youngest of four sisters, writing notes to her parents, trying to be "cool" in middle school, religion, working with Crystal the monkey on Animal Practice, the California Raisins, panic attacks, her prank engagement to Drew Tarver 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: IMPERFECT FOODS: http://imperfectfoods.com (use promo code Alison for 20% off your first 4 orders) BOMBAS: http://Bombas.com/BESTFRIEND (to save 20%) 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/

I am not okay with receiving emails with, "Is everything okay?" in the subject line. Also, I want to know where everyone stands on deviled eggs. Wendy just experienced her first zoom bombing and Dave has started drinking coffee. And he's good at it! I need to figure out what to do about an interview situation and Wendy is seducing Daniel with the aforementioned deviled eggs. Plus mental haunted houses 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: COMETEER: http://cometeer.com/bestfriend (for $20 off your first order) GOOD CHOP: http://goodchop.com/bestfriend100 (use code bestfriend100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes) NATIVE: http://nativedeo.com/bestfriend (or use promo code bestfriend to get 20% off your 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/

Dog trainer Laura London returns to talk about leaving Texas and why, what's causing the dog overpopulation problem, the agendas of trainers versus veterinarians, doodles, common training issues, shock collars and why they create dogs that bite, separation anxiety, where your dog should sleep, flirt poles, Wendy's rockin' physique and more. We also took your calls and answered your questions. 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: JUST EGG: http://ju.st LUMINEUX: http://getlumineux.com/bestfriend (use code best friend to save 15%) 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 and Joe DeRosa join us on Tony's FIRST Thursday show since his tour that didn't go as planned. I recently received a copy of a letter I wrote when I was 14 and it's horrifying. Robin has been revisiting notebooks from around this time too. Joe DeRosa has opened a bar/sandwich shop and I want to hear all about it. Plus the existential crisis affecting all of us. And a cameo from Owen! 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: GEM: http://gemvitamins.com/bestfriend (or enter bestfriend for 30% off your first order) SONGFINCH: http://songfinch.com (use code alison for $20 off your custom song) COMETEER: http://cometeer.com/bestfriend (for $20 off your 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/

Jon Gabrus is here—on his birthday no less—to talk about fat squirrels, growing up in a diverse but segregated area of Long Island, starting High & Mighty, changing schools a number of times, getting in trouble, losing a scholarship, wearing his dad's jeans, kid fashion, drinking, therapy, relationship day-to-day, Improv level one go-tos, meeting Betsy Sodaro and so much more. We also answered your questions. 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: VEGAMOUR: http://vegamour.com/bff (use code BFF to save 20% on 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/

Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes of Bananas are here with us although actually Scotty is currently in Tahiti. He's also been in Bora Bora and Moorea where he learned fish love pepperoni pizza. I want to know if it's ok to violently and loudly stretch while talking to someone or if that needs to be saved for the same people you burp and fart in front of. Also we are getting to the bottom of coconut jellybeans. Jeff Fox claims he's never had one. I am dubious. Plus Charlie Fromage, larping, hot chocolate, buttholes, Just Me Or Everyone and a secret audio easter egg at the very end! 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: IMPERFECT FOODS: http://imperfectfoods.com (use promo code Alison for 20% off your first 4 orders) MANSCAPED: http://manscaped.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend for 20% off) FABULOUS: http://thefab.co/bestfriend (for 25% off Fabulous Premium) 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/

Jenny Pentland, author of the riveting memoir This Will Be Funny Later, was the real life inspiration for the Becky and Darlene characters on the series Roseanne, created by her mother Roseanne Barr. Jenny joins the show to talk about having been institutionalized between the ages of 13 and 18, how being a mother to five children of her own has kept her from feeling much anger at her own parents, weight issues, fame, gastric bypass, living in Hawaii, eating a squirrel, mysticism, her childhood friendship with Christina P, panic attacks, PTSD, her mom's tweets 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: REEL PAPER: http://reelpaper.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/

Jenna Kim Jones, Allan Moss and Jeff Fox are here and how is it we're only just now learning that Jenna's family owned a fruit farm?? As such, Jenna is the perfect person to weigh in on the question of who are seedless grapes for. Plus we find out about Daniel's possible hernia, the year of Jenna, my ongoing battle with exclamation points, email etiquette according to Al, Mike Tyson's hype man, bunk beds and more! 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: GREEN CHEF: http://greenchef.com/bestfriend130 (use code bestfriend130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping) VEGEMOUR: http://vegemour.com/bff (use code bff to save 20% on your first order) JUST EGG: http://ju.st 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/