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Well, it's official! Our little baby boy (Bryan) is off to Edinburgh with his hilarious show. But before he goes, we give him the best send-off we can think of: a Carriage House Catch-Up! After debating the best cookies in New York and the national scandals du jour, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on getting over the guilt of a marriage proposal (it's a complicated story) and what to tell the world if you're trying to hide a beard transplant. Go. See. (Bryan). In. Edinburgh! He's going to take the Fringe by storm, and he'll deserve every ounce of success he gets. Tickets at bryansafi.com Sponsor: Looking for luxe essentials that feel effortless? Quince is the answer for luxury for less! Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365-day return window on all orders! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We're rolling out the red carpet for our Hollywood guest this week. We're thrilled to welcome back to the Carriage House a true friend of the show, none other than Editor-At-Large of VARIETY (ever heard of it?) and journalist extraordinaire Kate Aurthur! After some breaking news about all sorts of reality show drama, Kate helps Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on dealing with stinky neighbors and how to tell good friends that their dog is obese. Our very own (Bryan)'s show is opening in Edinburgh next week! Go see him at the Fringe! Tickets at bryansafi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) has a sudden work obligation and can only stay for the introduction (such is the life of a Hollywood A-Lister), but boy is he missing out. We suppose it's only fair, though, since Ronna missed out the first time this absolute literary legend was previously in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is the Queen herself, Susan Orlean! Of course you know Susan as the best-selling author of THE ORCHID THIEF, which was adapted into the Academy Award winning film ADAPTATION with Meryl Streep. She's also the author of THE LIBRARY BOOK as well as a staff writer for THE NEW YORKER. Her new book, JOYRIDE, comes out in October! You can also find her Substack at susanorlean.substack.com Susan and Ronna tackle one question this week, but it's a Dooze McBooze involving someone coming into a large inheritance debating how, or even whether, to help their less well-off siblings.  (Bryan)'s Edinburgh show, ARE YOU MAD AT ME, is coming up at the end of the month and plays the Edinburgh Fringe for most of August. Are you going to be anywhere near Scotland in August? Go see (Bryan)! Tickets at bryansafi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait a minute. We've got one of our all time favorite devils in The Carriage House this week. Joining us is our dear, dear friend John Gemberling! You know John from his million TV appearances on shows like BROAD CITY, MARRY ME, MAKING HISTORY, MIXED-ISH, and many, many more. John helps Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on getting out of going to a family wedding and navigating a very long term relationship where marriage seems to be out of the question. John helps us turn this poop cruise right around! Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, and we swear by it. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first month's subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait a minute. Sometimes people are funny. Sometimes people make you laugh. And sometimes, people can do both. We're thrilled to have just that person with us this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is the delightful Betsy Sodaro! You can see Betsy on the hit CBS show GHOSTS, but you can also catch her on her two fabulous podcasts A FUNNY FEELING and, her newest, WE LOVE TRASH. Betsy helps us give advice on a sister making tough financial decisions and dealing with a pair of mean gays. Be sure to catch (Bryan) at his one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival this summer, opening on his birthday on July 30! Tickets at bryansafi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, (Bryan)'s kitchen and living room are in complete disarray, but he's still feeling fine because it's a Carriage House Catch-Up this week! After a VERY interesting follow-up, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on what to do after accidentally sexting a married friend and how to navigate being uninvited to a wedding. Don't take unless you make! Are you a member of AR Social Club? We'll see you soon for the Summer Kiki! Not yet a member? Join us for this seasonal treat that's sure to make you the envy of your friend group. arsocialclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait a minute. We've got a glamorous (and jet setting, pardon me) guest with us this week, and her appearance is destined to be a Carriage House Classic. We're thrilled to be joined by none other than the delightful Jameela Jamil! Of course you know Jameela from her work on THE GOOD PLACE, SHE-HULK, and THE MISERY INDEX, but you can also catch her on her new podcast WRONG TURNS as well as the new Pixar movie ELIO, excuse me! Jameela helps us give advice on dealing with a friend who hates your significant other and what to do when your partner's storytelling abilities are less than stellar. From our leathery bagels to yours, enjoy! Sponsor: GoPure isn't just about transforming the skin on your neck—they have a full line of science-backed skin and bodycare to tighten, lift, and smooth skin from head to toe. Go to gopurebeauty.com and use code RONNA for 25% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait a minute. (Bryan) may be frazzled with his new mic, but we've got a real TV icon with us this week, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is the lovely Rose Abdoo! You know Rose from her countless TV appearances on shows like GILMORE GIRLS and, of course, the smash hit show HACKS, which you can stream in its entirety on HBO Max now! Rose helps us give advice on whether or not to attend a hen party and helps a letter writer make a major decision about her hair. (Bryan)'s show is going to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer and is not to be missed! Tickets in his bio! Sponsor: We love Born Shoes and their chic, stylish designs. Go to bornshoes.com and use code RONNA for 15% off plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes. Hair health is whole-body health, and Nutrafol is here to help! Get $10 off your first month's subscription by visiting nutrafol.com and using code BRYAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's off this week, but we've got one hell of a guest host, pardon me. Joining (Bryan) in The Carriage House this week is our dear, dear friend...the DELIGHTFUL Mary Holland! You can catch Mary "The Netherlands" (as her friends call her) in just about every movie or TV show ever made, like GHOSTS on CBS, NIGHTBITCH with Amy Adams on Hulu, and many, many more.  Mary (& Bryan) give some advice on dealing with layoffs and a first class bachelorette party problem. And go see (Bryan) at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer! Link to tickets in his bio! Sponsors: You know what doesn't belong in your summer plans? Getting burned by your old wireless bill. Get your summer savings with Mint Mobile and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/ronna Summer's almost here, and it's time to update your wardrobe. Quince has got you covered with timeless, lightweight, and chic styles for an incredible price. Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365-day return window Need to upgrade your footwear for summer? Go to ⁠BornShoes.com ⁠ and use code RONNA for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeezle Pete's! (Bryan)'s back in the states and this week's Carriage House Catch-Up is filled with tales of Europe, fantastic follow-ups, and all the fedoras and pipes you'd ever need to open your own detective agency. Our advice this week goes to a woman whose neighbor gives her the ick and a woman with a VERY odd mystery on her hands - the mystery of Duke the maintenance man. By the way, our very own (Bryan) Safi (ever heard of him?) is bringing his solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer! Go see him if you're in the area. Tickets in his bio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices