Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

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Alison's Wicker Basket, Alie's NoPoo, The Semiotics of Emma Gonzalez Mar 01, 2018

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I'm recovering from surgery (the surgery discussed on the podcast) and a little too out of it to write a good summary but there was #GalChat involving Alie Ward's cleansing conditioner, a discussion of Emma Gonzalez, Alison's adventures in advocating for herself, an overflowing wicker basket, bill pay chat which David Huntsberger was not into, honey, worm hollering, laser printers and more. Plus a round of Just Me Or Everyone. And the dogs Alie rescued are up for adoption!

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John Roderick and Benjamin Harrison Feb 26, 2018

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John Roderick (The Long Winters, Roderick on the Line, Omnibus) and Benjamin Harrison (The Greatest Generation) stop by to talk about Friendly Fire—the podcast on which they discuss war movies with their pal Adam Pranica—how they met, growing up with military parents, John's political career, the advent of a psychological understanding of PTSD, John's romantic entanglements, parenthood, Nanotubes Quantz, Ben's documentary, Seattle bands and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Circus Circus, Alie's Quiz, The Silverlake Roasters Feb 22, 2018

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Inspired by Alie Ward's reunion talk on the last episode, Alison shares her own very recent reunion of a Sklar and his computer. This prompts a discussion of computer bags versus backpacks versus briefcases. Alison is having surgery soon and she's anxious. How do you advocate for yourself in a medical setting? David believes in presenting a united front. Plus the difference between being assertive and being a jerk. And a very special ologies quiz! And some steaming Circus Circus and cold soup talk and a round of Just Me Or Everyone. Plus some dogs that Alie rescued that are available for adoption!

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Jason and Randy Sklar Feb 19, 2018

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The Sklar Brothers return to the show to talk about their new documentary Poop Talk for which they interviewed a number of comedians and experts. They did not interview Alison even though she has so much to say about poop and one feels this is a grave oversight. (She's been promised a spot in Poop Talk Number Two.) We also talk about parenting, Randy's surprising knowledge of Jennifer Aniston's love life, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Grey's Anatomy, individuating, their initial reluctance to do Poop Talk and so much more. Plus we took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Alie Ward's Drone Reunion, Daniel's Wine Pint, It's Alison's Show Feb 15, 2018

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Alie Ward successfully reunited a drone with its owner which turns out to be just one of many reunions she's orchestrated. Daniel is drinking a tall pint of wine and puts his foot in his mouth. Alison thinks her doctor is having an affair and also she uses the phrase "tip your mitt" which apparently no one is familiar with. Plus details about her upcoming book! David attempts a volleyball reunion. And we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Phil Rosenthal Returns Feb 12, 2018

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Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, I'll Have What Phil's Having) stops by to talk about the new season of his food and travel show, great theme songs, working with Netflix, persistence, fulfilling the promise he made to himself as a child, meditation, umami, quitting, unsettling things he's eaten, working with comics versus working with chefs, anxiety and so much more. He also dispenses travel advice, answers your questions and does a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Alison's Mean Segue, Wendy's Grudge, Philly Sports Chants Feb 08, 2018

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Daniel watched the Superbowl and Daniel yelled things at the screen and Alison wants to know how he knew what to yell. Good thing Wendy with her extensive knowledge of sports and specifically Philly sports chants is here to explain. Wendy's been holding a grudge since grade school and now Alison is worried Wendy will hold a grudge against her after a mean segue. Plus a basic woman doll, herder, Veg-all, Alison being approached by the woman who tormented her in 7th grade, David Huntsberger's hair and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Ray Oldhafer Feb 05, 2018

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Ray Oldhafer returns to the show to talk about construction, being fired from Ace on the House, therapy, his love of baths, Bill Pullman's oranges, sloshing sounds, his new podcast Do Tell Ray, Jimmy Kimmel, fighting and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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House Hunting, Curly Hair Probs, Daniel's Apology Feb 01, 2018

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Alison and Daniel put an offer on a house and now Alison is second guessing everything. Alie Ward is here and her hair is causing green screen problems so she allowed the patriarchy to straighten her hair. Daniel has a message for the people who were offended with his dismissal of English crime dramas set in the countryside. Plus lettuce talk, Nibbles-proofing the house, dating stories, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and more.

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Jess Rona Jan 29, 2018

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Comedian, director, and dog-groomer-to-the-stars Jess Rona joins the show to talk about her new book Jess Rona's Groomed, how she got into dog grooming, the instagram account that started it all, her "crazy raver" phase, having "a mouth" on her, music, ska, Rachel Bloom, Andy Garcia, Tegan and Sarah, meeting her husband, meditation, waiting tables, new agey stuff and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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