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Carriage House Encore - Edd-sy Bake Oven with Edd Kimber Aug 20, 2024

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One of our DEAREST friends of The Carriage House, Great British Bake-Off winner Edd Kimber, has a new book out soon. SMALL BATCH COOKIES, the follow-up to his smash hit best-selling SMALL BATCH BAKES, comes out August 29 in the UK and September 24 in the US.

SMALL BATCH COOKIES is for when you don’t want to bake just for the big celebrations but also for the small moments in your everyday life; a single cookie when a craving hits or a batch of six when friends or family have popped in to visit.

To celebrate Edd's upcoming book, we wanted to do a Carriage House Encore of the last time Edd joined us. This episode is from October 2022 when Edd joined us to talk about his first book SMALL BATCH BAKES and helped us give advice on a marriage dominated by a hygiene problem and a midwife who doesn't want to mix business and pleasure.

And don't forget to pre-order SMALL BATCH COOKIES, out August 29 in the UK and September 24 in the US!

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227 - Marrying the Ketchup with Levan Akin Aug 13, 2024

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Now wait a minute. It's not often we have a real-life auteur on the show, but our cultural reach knows no bounds, excuse me. Joining us today is none other than the incredible film maker Levan Akin!

You know Levan from his critically acclaimed film AND THEN WE DANCED. His new film, CROSSING, is getting rave reviews and is now playing in select cities. It's a MUST SEE.

Levan helps us give advice on dealing with workplace resentments and a parent's troubling views on queerness.

AR Social Club is now seasonal, trust us when we say it'll be a September to remember! Join us for an autumnal spectacular! arsocialclub.com

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226 - Charm for Kilometers with Special Guest Host Scarlett Curtis Aug 06, 2024

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(Bryan)'s not with us this week, but no need to worry. Ronna's joined by the sweetheart to end all sweethearts. We're thrilled to welcome back to The Carriage House the wonderful Scarlett Curtis!

After an Olympics, recap Ronna and Scarlett give advice on dealing with a neighbor who's a compulsive mower of their lawn and what to do when you feel constantly interrupted at work.

AR Social Club's Big Birthday Bash for (Bryan) was a HUGE success, pardon me. The strawberry mojito popsicles were divine. ARSC is now seasonal, so if you want to join us for the next event in September, be sure to join by September 1st! arsocialclub.com

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Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House - Apologies to the Tri-State Area (Patreon 220) Jul 30, 2024

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We're giving you a sneak peek inside the Patreon Carriage House this week! This is Patreon episode 220, from May 3.

Ronna's in a mood because she's in the midst of moving back to the United States from London, but she (& Bryan) quickly hit their stride. After the story of Baby Steve's unicorn balloon mishap, they tackle a cliffhanger about confronting a sibling's poor decisions. Get out those résumés!

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225 - Any Joy or Just Crunches? with Arturo Castro Jul 23, 2024

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Now wait a minute. We've got a real actual movie star this week, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than Arturo Castro!

You know him from BROAD CITY and NARCOS, but you can also see him in the recently released ROADHOUSE remake with Jake Gyllenhaal and the upcoming TRON sequel with Jared Leto and Greta Lee. And be sure to follow him on Instagram for an announcement on his upcoming podcast.

Arturo joins us to give advice on a pair of wedding related questions: what to do when you're asked to be a backup groomsman and dealing with a guest list imbalance.

The July AR Social Club Kiki is coming up this weekend and it's not only a celebration of our amazing Strawberry Mojito Pop cocktail, but it's also doing double duty as (Bryan)'s big birthday blowout! ARSC is now, as we've mentioned, a seasonal event! Join us for the next cocktail gala coming up in the next couple of months at arsocialclub.com

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224 - Could Be Good, Could Be Terrible Jul 16, 2024

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We love having fabulous guests on the show, but we also love a nice, intimate Carriage House Catch-Up, and we've got a FABULOUS one this week, excuse me. After reviewing (Bryan)'s two and a half jobs and a rundown of the French election, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on how to evict a family member with addiction issues and whether or not to let your partner work for your parents.

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223 - Coastal Grandma with Jessica St. Clair Jul 09, 2024

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Now wait a minute. It's been so long since these three have been together, we can't remember the last time it happened. We're THRILLED to welcome back to The Carriage House one of our dearest friends: Jessica St. Clair!

Of course you know Jessica from her many television shows and her incredible podcast with June Diane Raphael, THE DEEP DIVE, but you also have to check out her new audiobook THE ART OF SMALL TALK, which she wrote with the lovely Casey Wilson. Get it wherever you get your audiobooks!

Jessica joins us this week to give advice on whether or not to say anything about a friend's parenting style and what to do when you're asked to write a letter of recommendation you don't want to write.

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222 - Knotty Pop Jul 02, 2024

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Good news. Ronna's back, and it's just her (& Bryan) today, along with one more power play from Dante. We've got LOTS to chat about today, and then we give advice on dealing with a judgmental friend (Ronna thinks she knows who really wrote this letter) and how to approach going back to a neighborhood bakery that you've ghosted.

AR Social Club is going seasonal, but not before we have one more monthly bash in July. And it's going to be a DOOZE. We're celebrating (Bryan)'s birthday in style with a HUGE Kiki Birthday Bash, an incredible summer cocktail we're calling the Strawberry Mojito Pop, and personalized Ask Ronna popsicle molds. Attending this Kiki is a MUST, and, if you haven't signed up yet, you only have TODAY to do so at arsocialclub.com

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We had our dear friend Gretchen Rubin on the show a few weeks ago, and if you're not listening to her fabulous podcast HAPPIER, you're truly missing out. She offers practical solutions on HOW to be happier, and this must-listen show is available wherever you get your podcasts!

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221 - Fruit With Sperm with Tony Manna Jun 25, 2024

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Now wait a minute. Ronna couldn't be here this week. She's either in London helping Kate Middleton or Paris advising Marine Le Pen, but we managed to find a replacement that we think you'll find "adequate." It's Producer Tony himself, here to gab with (Bryan), wildly speculate about Ronna, and give advice on a closeted childhood best friend, a sperm donor conundrum, and a K Drama obsession.

July's AR Social Kiki is going to be a MUST attend. Not only is the cocktail a Strawberry Mojito Pop complete with popsicle molds, but it's also going to double as a HUGE Birthday Blowout for (Bryan)! Wanna join us? Sign up before July 1 for an invite! arsocialclub.com

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220 - Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones with Priyanka Mattoo Jun 18, 2024

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Now wait a minute. (Bryan) is going to be sorry he missed this week because we've got a true multi-hyphenate with us: writer, author, Hollywood mogul, and dear friend Priyanka Mattoo!

Priyanka's new book BIRD MILK & MOSQUITO BONES comes out TODAY, pardon me, and it's a MUST READ! Get it wherever books are sold. PLUS, we'll be doing a giveaway on Instagram where five lucky listeners can win a copy. Be on the lookout!

Priyanka and Ronna give advice on dealing with an unemployed spouse and traveling with a newborn.

AR Social Club for July is going to be just about the cutest summer event you could possibly imagine. Great cocktail, even better gifts, AND a celebration of Lady Bryan's birthday! Don't miss it! arsocialclub.com

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