
Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend
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
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
Daniel and Alison (Alison's Investment Advice and Daniel's Nose Detailing)
Daniel is sick and he's not in a great mood about it. He visited a thousand-year-old ENT and has some news to report. I made a joke at a consignment shop and now I'm questioning everything. I had some thoughts about good and bad investments and then Daniel and I really get into it regarding a certain bathroom situation. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Download the episode from iTunes. 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

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Tony's Australian Robe, Jeff's Perm, More Greg JMOEs
Tony is back from his Australian tour and we need to hear the details! Jeff Drake is here and we learn about his rock star past. Greg Heller calls in more Just Me Or Everyones and we discuss Owen's "sleep thing." Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 42min
Wink Martindale (and his wife Sandy!) (encore)
In honor of Wink's recent passing, I wanted to share this episode that originally aired in 2014. Original description: Wink Martindale (plus appearance by his wife Sandy) stops by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to talk about being a frigging legend, hosting game shows, which game show he wishes he currently hosted, his first radio gig at 17, going from radio to TV, his friendship with Elvis Presley, the last time he saw Elvis, being a parent vs. being a grandparent, how he met his wife Sandy, Sandy's 6 year relationships with Elvis, their chihuahuas, keeping love alive, operating a restaurant, fighting, civil rights and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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 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

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 40min
Quantum Leaping, A Pizza HGFY, Talking to Water
Lizzy Cooperman is here and she might be quantum leaping? Jeff Fox is here as well with a fresh HGFY for a hipster pizza joint. Daniel is here, sort of, and we're all talking to water. We need to discuss edible underwear, again, and Lizzy says some profound things that I'm still thinking about! Also starfish updates, Mr. Blackwell, taking classes and more! Plus we did 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 Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 13min
Daniel and Alison (The Obscene Doodle That Broke the Camel's Back)
Daniel and I have been apart so first we must catch up on the science fair he took the kids to and my day bathing in my parents love letters. Also, apparently I've misunderstood a very common saying for my whole life until this episode. Back to the love letters. Daniel thinks they're sweet but blech. My mom had cravings! And I found a doodle! Plus Snack Chat with flavored Peeps and some White Lotus talk at the end. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 31min
Jackie's Exclusive News, Daniel's Money Minute, Alison's Tasty Garments
Jackie Johnson has some breaking news which she's saved for this episode. Daniel is dressed like he's going to the office and we all went to the Minecraft movie over the weekend. Jeff Fox and Jackie are interested in Daniel's laminating machine and I want you to guess what he recently laminated. Greg Heller sends in some JMOEs and Peter is literally eating my clothing. Plus we did 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 Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 46min
Danny Ricker
Writer-producer Danny Ricker, known for his work on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, chats about his comedic parenting book, Wow You Look Terrible!. He shares his journey from shy high schooler to late-night success, along with amusing stories of nostalgic ska concerts and managing parental chaos. Ricker also muses on childhood fears, the joys of decluttering kids' toys, and balancing screen time with family life. Adding humor to observations about modern parenting, he sheds light on the quirks of raising children while keeping a sense of identity.

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 9min
Cheese Bones, Coffee In The Apocalypse, Hoarding Vs. Collecting
Wendy Molyneux and her husband Jeff Drake are back and I need to find out how Wendy feels about the debates between Jeff and Brooke that were brought up last week. This is a mistake though! We also discuss Ben Affleck, card shuffling, my Chat GPT humiliation, coffee in the apocalypse, hoarding versus collecting and so much more. Plus we did 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 Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 11min
Dana Gould Is Back
Comic, writer, podcast host and actor Dana Gould is back to talk about his new special, Perfectly Normal, teaching his daughter to parallel park, learning to act, the accident he got into with Bobcat Goldthwait, losing his mom, his reaction to David Lynch's passing, burial versus cremation, meeting his wife and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY 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 Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 44min
Truck Doors, Broadway Debuts, A Pancake Debate! (with Brooke Dillman and Jeff Drake)
Jeff Drake is here with his longtime friend and podcast partner Brooke Dillman to recount the time they were accused of making a mockery of the Sweetheart Queen parade. We also discuss my recent car accident, Brooke's Broadway debut, TGI Friday "passports," 9 Chickweed Lane's vexing use of ellipses, Brooke and Jeff's debates and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H 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