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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/