
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

Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 26min
Phil Rosenthal and David Wild
Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, Everybody Loves Raymond) and David Wild (Rolling Stone) have been on my show separately but never together. That changes today! The longtime friends are here to discuss their podcast Naked Lunch, landing an exclusive interview with Elaine May, David's inability to remember important dates, Somebody Feed Phil's fifth season, eating on a podcast, favorite meals, celebrity gossip, Kevin Bacon and more. We also took your questions, did Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 32min
Colt Cabana's Secret Ointment, Robin Shorr's Nantucket Nickname, An Upsetting Hot Dog Metaphor
Do I have what it takes to be a wrestling fan? I'm beginning to doubt it. Does Colt Cabana have what it takes to cut it on Nantucket? Please savor that rhyme. Robin Shorr just returned from the preppy island and had to report her weight to the airlines. We meet Colt's puppy, discuss road rage, Summerfest, Backstreet Boys, The Staircase and more. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and a suggestion for something to google that I will never google. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: FUZZY: http://yourfuzzy.com/alison (for a FREE trial membership) MIRACLE: http://miracle.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend to save 40% and get a 3 piece towel set for free) Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jul 25, 2022 • 57min
Jackie Fabulous
Comedian, writer and motivational speaker Jackie Fabulous (America's Got Talent) joins the show to talk about her new special Menoplause, moving back to the Bronx and living in the house she grew up in, her impending nuptials, getting a law degree, her path from working in the legal field to comedy, embracing flaws, sparkly pants, Ryan's Hope, retail therapy and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 30min
Paul Rust's Sudden Basement, Wholesome Sass, Hot Broccoli for Your Feet
Paul Rust and Michael Cassady are here, hot off their cheer in Dance Magazine and we have a lot to talk about including wholesome high school sassiness, the "mur book," Paul's sudden basement, ballet dancing, things our little kids do that we can't stand but can't admit not being able to stand, hot broccoli, anxiety dreams, revisiting fourth grade insults and more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: UPSIDE: Download the free Upside App and use promo code "alison" to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more HELLO FRESH: http://hellofresh.com/bestfriend16 (use code bestfriend16 for 16 are meals and 3 free gifts) Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 28min
Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and Gossip Muffins!)
Daniel and I brought the equipment inside to record this episode, featuring the Tucson emergency room Covid saga, after the kids went to bed. We also took your calls. Daniel let me know he doesn't care for much of my content and perhaps you will agree. We also talked about old muffins chock full of gossip, some zillion dollar ideas, gaps in my education, teachers who are also coaches and more! We may have made fun of Tony. A light ribbing. Look, I don't remember this but according to his notes we did. I'm sure we didn't mean it. Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) MIRACLE: http://miracle.com/bestfriend (use code bestfriend to save 40% and get a 3 piece towel set for free) Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 28min
Critical Anniversary Theory, Front-Porching, Hard and Soft Salami
Jon Gabrus, Betsy Sodaro and Chef Jeff Fox are here to talk with me about getting cut off while partying in Moab, Utah (Gabrus was there filming 101 Place to Party Before You Die which premieres July 14 on Tru TV), my unfortunate Covid status and how it all happened, needing a word for "funny" or "interesting" when telling stories that are neither or maybe not needing one at all, Betsy's fear of being poisoned and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY! Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen This episode is brought to you by: POLICYGENIUS: http://policygenius.com MASTERCLASS: http://masterclass.com/bestfriend for 15% off Masterclass Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/

Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 40min
Colt Cabana
Wrestler, actor, comic, children's book author and host of podcasts The Art of Wrestling and Wrestling Anonymous, Colt Cabana joins the show to talk about why we're recording a night early and the boy band who interfered with our plans. We also discuss carbs, Chicago, wrestling academy, early wrestling characters, the Gathering of the Juggalos, deconstructing comedy, faces and heels, his years as an indie wrestler, being hired and then fired by the WWE, Scotty Goldman, the moment he knew his future wasn't secure with the WWE, wrestling documentaries, making his own gear and more. We also answered your questions and did a round of JMOE 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: 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/

Jul 7, 2022 • 1h 43min
Encore: Daniel's Pot Cookie Story, Greg's Surf Lingo Quiz, Bumbershoot Recap
Hi, it's present day me dropping in to say that this is one of my favorite episodes and perhaps it's one of yours as well? I explain why you're hearing it again or perhaps for the first time at the top of the episode. Enjoy! On this episode Alison and the Thursday gang (Jenna Kim Jones, Allan Moss, Greg Heller, Daniel Quantz and Jeff Fox) reconvene to recount their Bumbershoot experiences which include Daniel accidentally eating a pot cookie on the night they’re all going out to a celebratory dinner. Plus Greg’s surf lingo quiz, a discussion of various fruits and a corn revelation. Plus 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 episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP: http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off) ZBIOTICS: http://zbiotics.com/bestfriend 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/

Jul 4, 2022 • 1h 23min
Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg
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/

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 33min
Allie's Vacuum Lines, Greg's DNA Results, Who Knows Alison Best?
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/