

Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend
Alison Rosen
A twice weekly podcast hosted by award-winning interviewer and everyone's new best friend Alison Rosen. Mondays are one-on-ones featuring surprisingly honest conversations that are equal parts silly, serious and revelatory. Thursdays are roundtable group shows. You will laugh, think, and feel less alone. (Unless you don't feel alone at all in which case, congrats! You've done it!) Support the show on Patreon. Sign up for a year and get two months free. Patreon.com/alisonrosen
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 31min
Jackie's O-Rings, Lizzy's Epiphanies, Flirting with FLiRT
Jackie Johnson is here and she's ready to sacrifice her favorite onion rings for the greater good. Lizzy is also here and she's never been to Walmart. Daniel prefers curled chips and I'm confusing Daniel and Tony again. Is it because I have covid? We also talk about brain teasers, boundaries, snakes, Paxlovid, Japan, mushrooms and more. Plus we do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 18min
Daniel and Alison (Alison's Rage & Tik Tok Rabbit Holes)
Why am I flying off the handle at people lately? It's happened three times in the last few days. Also we are back and the jet lag is getting worse not better. Wendy is obsessed with something in the backyard and I recount the stirring story of the 50 meter dash. Or 50 yard dash? Well, you know what I mean. Plus Snack Chat, further Japan thoughts and your calls about internet rabbit holes you've gone down lately. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Aug 8, 2024 • 60min
Alison and Tod: After Hours (Target Shake-Up)
After a lengthy message at the top, really almost an episode in itself, check out this special presentation of one of my other podcasts, Alison and Tod: After Hours. Tod is rather shocked to learn that you can buy personal massagers at Target. Later, Alison and Tod discuss Renaissance Fairs, kids with potty mouths and artichokes. More episodes at patreon.com/alisonandtod. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
Daniel and Alison (Loud Alison in Japan)
We're still in Japan and Daniel has a nickname for me that I don't appreciate. We give an update on Wendy and discuss being locked out of the podcabin. I want to know how many female organs Daniel can name. We also discuss a few Japanese restaurant customs we're perplexed by and some books I tried to give away. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com 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 Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Aug 1, 2024 • 2h
Your Questions, Eating Armadillos and The Chuckle In Your Voice (Encore)
After a message from me about why we're revisiting this episode, we get into it: Al’s eaten the finest of Uruguayan cuisine as we learned on this episode. Also we discussed what it would be like if turtles were on reality shows, everyone’s experience playing the recorder in grade school and Alison’s secret love of the recorder, Nibbles’s real name, our hot new mailbox, voiceover technique, The Jinx and Making a Murderer, whether being best friends suggests exclusivity, weird dreams and we took your questions over Twitter. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an available dog named Rufus. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com 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: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app! Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 11min
Daniel and Alison (Live from Japan!)
In our first episode from Japan, Daniel and I discuss the episode we scuttled, LBH (losers back home), Shibuya, Americans, cheese coins, night movers, Wendy's surgery, capybaras, Daniel's Japanese and so much more. We also do #SnackChat. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com 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: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app! Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
Reverse Interventions, Questions for Janet, Jordan's Vet's Movies
Janet Varney and Jordan Morris are back! We talk about old doctors versus young, Daniel's new innovation, owl poop and more. Plus we ask Janet your questions and do rounds of Just Me or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com 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: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app! Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 23min
Jillian Gottlieb
Jillian Gottlieb, a dynamic actor and skincare influencer, captivates with her blend of humor and expertise in beauty treatments. She recounts her shift from the corporate grind to creating engaging skincare content, tackling misinformation in the industry. Jillian touches on her relationship with injectables and shares laugh-out-loud anecdotes about her quirky food habits and acting journey. The conversation spans essential skincare tips, the stigma around cosmetic procedures, and her love for science fiction, all while eliciting laughs and insightful moments.

Jul 18, 2024 • 55min
Bob's Bathroom Breaks, Wendy's Decluttering Fantasy, Alison's Nemesis
Wendy Molyneux and Nora Smith are back to discuss artificial sweetener, bathroom breaks at Bob's Burgers, Nora's gigantic bladder, Wendy's decluttering fantasy, my nemesis from a former place of employment and so much more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com 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: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app! Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 33min
Janet Varney (Encore)
After last week's group show with Janet Varney we needed to go back and revisit one of her early appearances (from May 6, 2012) because, as a listener said, her voice is like a warm hug! Original description: Janet Varney, comedian, actor, voice over actor, producer, writer and host of The JV Club podcast stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to chat about why “real life” can feel like high school, Mormon summer camp, “borrowing” garments from the drama department, high school crushes, dancing and mirror faces and a zillion more things. We also did a round of JMOE (click here to see the JMOEs we put on the screen) and Alfred Schulz called in with Things You Never Hear People Say. Plus Topic Sombrero, iTunes Comment of the Week and your emails. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com 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: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app! Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): 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