Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

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Lizard People Probing Alison, Beth and David's Street Team, A Defense of Keanu Dec 21, 2017

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Alison discovers a disturbing mark on her hand. Special guest Beth Hoyt joins us but leaves her poison oak at home. Beth and David have possibly formed a business together. Daniel is now Philip. Plus a surprising debate about the word amphitheater, a defense of Keanu Reeves, iTunes Comments of the Week good and bad, Just Me Or Everyone, January zero and so much more.

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Kristen Carney Dec 18, 2017

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Kristen Carney (Mentally Ch(ill), Ask Women) stops by the show to talk about hosting a podcast exploring mental health issues, the suicide of her cohost Stevie Ryan, growing up in Utica, being bullied for a number of years, getting into comedy via advertising, cutting her own hair, makeup, Christmas tree styles and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Alison's Beach Saga, Wendy's Panic Sweats, Daniel's Jams Dec 14, 2017

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Wendy Molyneux wishes she could monetize the thing she's best at—word scrambles. Alison has an update about the guy known for saying, "You look like you've been chowin' box, man." David Huntsberger's inquiring about a circling car. Daniel wore a lot of neon as a kid. Alison's concerned her voice is too sing-songy. Plus panic sweats, coughing attacks, The Gal Brothers, Nibbles, eating your own, the saga of Alison's getting Hand, Foot and Mouth from a contaminated beach (maybe), a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Penny Lane.

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Search Party's Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers Dec 11, 2017

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Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers, who along with Michael Showalter created the hit TBS show Search Party, stop by to talk about the show's unique tone, how it changes from season 1 to season 2, taking a class from Michael Showalter at NYU and what kind of professor he was, the lost episode they've never publicly discussed, challenges in the writing process, childhood trauma, embarrassing moments, writing for Search Party's cast, the unique strengths of Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early and Meredith Hagner, moving a cactus, Fort Tilden and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Garbage Fish, Alison's Mrs. Maisel Beef, Alie Ward's Four O'Clock Salad Dec 07, 2017

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Alison has an issue with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Alie Ward had a 4pm salad. Will Alison eat cephalopods? Is the problem the tentacles? Plus Daniel's butt epiphany, a book that everyone at the table needs to get, David's alarming height, an update from Jenna and Al, a round of Just Me Or Everyone and an adoptable dog named Grits.

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Rob Huebel Dec 04, 2017

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Rob Huebel (Children's Hospital; I Love You, Man; Transparent) stops by to talk about his new series Do You Want to See a Dead Body? (and the guest stars who wonder if the show features actual dead bodies), the role UCB has played in his life, his "micropreemie" daughter who was born at 26 weeks and his experience in the NICU, his love of cute things, whether people are surprised he loves cute things, baby suntanning, growing up in the South, humiliation, who he considers his best friend and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Dave's Dives, Dan's Vans and Special Guest Demi Adejuyigbe Nov 30, 2017

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We recap everyone's Thanksgiving and learn that special guest Demi Adejuyigbe (Gilmore Guys) has gone through an alarming number of roommates. Talk of frequent guest Jordan Morris's dating life prompts David Huntsberger and Daniel to team up on a zillion dollar idea. Plus comics opening for musicians, Alison's eggs, Flem Spectrum, geckos, Daniel's dad album, a discussion of pumpkin pie, Cheetos from China and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an adoptable dog named Bob. And see Alison at SF Sketchfest!

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John Early Nov 27, 2017

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John Early (Search Party, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, 30 Rock) stops by the show to talk about the challenges of shooting the second season of the TBS hit Search Party, his affection for his character, growing up in Nashville, coming out, his friendship with Kate Berlant, comedy heroes and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Jordan's Parisian Nudity, Alison's Cough and Happy Thanksgiving! Nov 23, 2017

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Jordan went to Paris and had himself a Parisian good time. Renee's family is in town for the holidays. Jeff is recovering from a plague. Alison had a different plague. Plus what we're thankful for and Daniel's battle of wills. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an adoptable dog named Betsy Ross.

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A.J. Jacobs Returns Nov 20, 2017

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A.J. Jacobs (Twice Removed, The Year of Living Biblically) is back to talk about his new book, It's All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World's Family Tree and his experience attempting to throw the world's largest global family reunion. We talk about being an immersion journalist, what he learned hosting the critically acclaimed and very demanding podcast Twice Removed, the popularity of genealogy, tribalism and family, compassion, exercise, his writing process and so much more. We also took questions over Twitter and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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