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209 - Have a Look at Your Squiggles Apr 02, 2024

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Ronna and jet set (Bryan) are here for a Carriage House Catch-Up, and it's a GREAT one, pardon me. After some theatre reviews from New York and talk of Ronna's Amsterdam adventures, we give advice to a bride on what to wear to her wedding reception, how to deal with a monologuing girlfriend, and how to break up with a vacation partner. Then, in a letter that has to be heard to be believed, we end with easily the most BONKERS cliffhanger we've ever received. If that's not reason enough to join us on Patreon, we don't know what is!

Speaking of, our March Munch promo is finished, but we've still got the same great offerings over on Patreon! Ad-free Free Feed episodes, bonus episodes, the Shades of Vanilla Newsletter, and more! Come join us! patreon.com/askronna

Can you believe we're already talking about Memorial Day? In the AR Social Club we are! April's cocktail is going to be a fruity treat. What will May have in store? Join us and find out! It's time to start building up your summer wet bar for all those barbecue guests you're going to have. arsocialclub.com

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208 - As a Cousin With a Cousin with Dulcé Sloan Mar 26, 2024

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Now wait a minute. We've got a treat for you this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the fabulous Dulcé Sloan, comedian, TV personality, and, as of this year, author!

Of course you know Dulcé from her work on THE DAILY SHOW, but you can also read her hilarious book HELLO, FRIENDS!: STORIES OF DATING, DESTINY & DAY JOBS. She's on a book tour now, with the next stop in Columbus, OH, on April 6.

Dulcé helps us give advice on how to tackle a new discovery about your parents' divorce and how to patiently handle a spouse who can be careless with everyday household tasks.

This is the final week you can enjoy our March Munch special on Patreon! Remember that for the entire month of March, $5 will get you access to EVERYTHING on offer at the highest tier. That includes video of all episodes, access to all bonus material, and access to our inaugural SHADES OF VANILLA newsletter. If you want to take advantage of this special deal, join us on Patreon this week! On April 1, the tiers revert back to normal.

This is also the final week you can join us for April's AR Social Club. March's cocktail is a real New York treat. What's in store for April? Come find out! arsocialclub.com

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207 - Half Mayflower, Half Sasquatch with Mary Holland Mar 19, 2024

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It's a two-peat! We're THRILLED to welcome back to The Carriage House one of our favorites. It's Miss Diatomaceous Earth herself, Mary Holland!

You can see this very talented woman in a million things, pardon me, including SELF RELIANCE on Hulu. Plus she'll be in the new season of THE BIG DOOR PRIZE on Apple TV+ which premieres on April 24!

Mary joins us to give advice on a major baby name drama and whether or not to report your neighbor for a parking violation.

Our Patreon Oscars shows have been some of the best we've ever done, excuse me. Don't forget that for the entire month of March you can get access to EVERYTHING on offer in our highest Patreon tier for as little as $5! This includes our first ever Shades of Vanilla newsletter, coming out this week. There's never been a better time to join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna

April showers bring Social Club flowers! We've started off 2024 with some of our most popular cocktails ever in the club. You do NOT want to miss out on our April offering! Join us! arsocialclub.com

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206 - Embrace Your Basic with Special Guest Host Scarlett Curtis Mar 12, 2024

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(Bryan)'s back on his FOX show, so we've got a spring chicken filling in today that you all know very well. Joining us is none other than our dear friend Scarlett Curtis!

After an in-depth conversation about Scarlett's recent purchases (she adores a Stanley Cup and is big on midwinter gifts), she and Ronna give advice on convincing a parent to sign a prenup in a new marriage, dating your son's therapist, and how to tell your cousin that she eats like a madwoman.

This month only, join us on Patreon at our new $5 tier and get access to ALL tiers! That's every episode, including our Oscars special next week and the wrap-up the day after, our new monthly newsletter filled to the brim with recommendations from Ronna (& Bryan), full access to the back catalog, and ad-free Free Feeds. There's never been a better time to try us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna

Spring is about to be sprung, and if there's a better way to welcome the season than sipping on an incredible cocktail curated by the finest tastemakers in the biz, we don't know what it is. Join us at AR Social Club before April 1 at arsocialclub.com

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205 - Chance Made Us Sisters, Love Made Us Friends with Maulik Pancholy Mar 05, 2024

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Now wait a minute. We've been trying to get this guy on the show for, literally, years. He's a very dear friend of many of us on the Ask Ronna staff, and now he's finally here! It's Barack Obama's best friend (we assume) Maulik Pancholy!

You know Maulik from TV shows like 30 ROCK, WHITNEY, PHINEAS AND FERB, and a million others, but he's also a very accomplished author! His books THE BEST AT IT and NIKHIL OUT LOUD are out now. And, if that wasn't enough, in 2014 he was named to President Obama's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and has since helped create the anti-bullying non-profit ACT TO CHANGE.

Maulik joins us to give advice on a throuple dilemma and dealing with an ex who's moved on to date a major Hollywood nepo baby.

Our new Patreon tiers have launched! And we're celebrating in a BIG way: ANYONE who's a member of our Patreon for the month of March at ANY tier will be getting FULL access to the top tier. This month only, for as little as $5, you'll get all the Patreon episodes (audio and video), our Oscars special with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary of Variety, our Oscars wrap-up bonus episode, our incredible newsletter that's like a little mini Ronnukah every month, full access to the back catalog, and every upcoming Free Feed episode, including this one, ad free. It's a Carriage House extravaganza! If you're not a Patreon member yet, there's literally never been a better time to come check it out! patreon.com/askronna

Spring is coming! Build the best bar in the neighborhood with a collection of incredible, unique, highly curated cocktails from AR Social Club! Join before April 1 for an invite to the April Kiki! arsocialclub.com

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204 - If There's Any Wood in That Formica Home of Yours Feb 27, 2024

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Boom. Bam. Bang. Dropped. We've got some BIG news to reveal today, but we've also got a Carriage House Catch-Up that's sure to please. After some chit chat about Ronna's sleep habits and papal history, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on whether or not to accept some ex-friends' apologies and how to get your brother-in-law to stop calling your parents "mom and dad."

We've got perhaps the biggest Ask Ronna news drop in our show's history: we're updating our Patreon tiers! We're THRILLED about what we have on offer, and we couldn't have come up with the new options without the help of everyone who responded to our Patreon survey, so thank you! For all the details, you can read our explanation post (for free) at patreon.com/askronna (link also available in our LinkTree).

AND, get ready for this: as a celebration of the new tiers, and to give you all a taste of what will be on offer, EVERYONE, regardless of the tier you sign up for, will receive ALL BENEFITS for the month of March. That's FOUR bonus video episodes, including our incredibly popular Oscars episode with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary, our new monthly newsletter that's like a mini-Ronnukah delivered to you every month, pardon me, as well as AD-FREE FREE FEEDS...all for as little as $5 for the month of March! If you've ever been tempted to see what's on offer over on Patreon, now's the time to check it out!! patreon.com/askronna

And if that wasn't enough to celebrate in March, the Social Club is going to be yet another highlight! We took a trip south of the border for February. Where will we go in March? Only one way to find out: join us! arsocialclub.com

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203 - Happy Birthday, Ash with Bobby Moynihan Feb 20, 2024

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We're dealing with living legend material this week, excuse me. Do people still talk about Q ratings? If so, our guest's would be through the roof. We're joined in The Carriage House this week by the fabulous Bobby Moynihan! Of course you know him from SNL and a thousand other TV shows, but did you also know he's a published author? His book for children NOT ALL SHEEP ARE BORING is out now. And check him out on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast as Batman.

Bobby helps us give advice on dealing with complications in a friendship with a couple in an open relationship and wanting your own space after a divorce.

Was the Lonely Hearts Live show amazing? Yes. Was it our best ever? Also yes. You have the rest of this week to stream it before it's gone! Go to askronnalive.com by 2/24 to stream it!

The AR Social Club February Kiki is this weekend, pardon me, and it's going to be a tropical citrusy trip south of the border. If you're not a member, you're missing out on a chance to connect with your fellow Carriage House cohorts and to build the best, most enviable bar in your neighborhood! Join us for March! arsocialclub.com

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202 - Queens of Our Hive with Felicia Day Feb 13, 2024

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Now wait a minute. We can feel the Internet quaking with excitement over today's guest. We're thrilled to welcome none other than Felicia Day to The Carriage House!

You know Felicia from her many TV appearances on everything from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER to EUREKA to SUPERNATURAL to MST3K. You can hear her most recent project, a hilarious fantasy-humor original podcast, THIRD EYE, on Audible!

Felicia joins us to give advice on transitioning out of a teaching career, how to know when you've met the right person, and how to deal with a cackling hag at work.

Did you miss Lonely Hearts Live this past weekend? Well first of all, shame on you, but second of all it's still available to stream! Don't miss all the fun we had with our special guests Sue Perkins and Jason Mantzoukas! Stream at askronnalive.com

February's AR Social Club cocktail is a REAL treat, pardon me, filled with citrus and sunshine. Join us for March and end winter on a high note! arsocialclub.com

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201 - Married to the Alpha Dog with Amanda Hirsch Feb 06, 2024

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Ronna's a bit under the weather today, so do forgive her weak voice. She caught something while she was in New York last week, but she couldn't be more excited to join (Bryan) for this week's spectacular guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is Amanda Hirsch! She's the host of the fabulous podcast NOT SKINNY BUT NOT FAT, your home for everything pop culture, celebrity gossip, and reality TV recaps.

Amanda helps us give advice on dealing with a valued employee's VERY presumptuous wife and how to politely tell your family you're not staying with them when you visit.

It's this week! Tickets are on sale for our Lonely Hearts LIVE Show happening this Saturday, February 10, at 5pm ET / 2pm PT. We've got an incredible lineup of special guests including the incomparable Sue Perkins and the hilarious Jason Mantzoukas. Let's be real: you do NOT want to miss this! askronnalive.com

We're flying south for the winter for this month's AR Social Club cocktail....real Bird of Paradise territory, excuse me. We can't WAIT to share it with our members. Missing out? You are if you're not a member! Join us for March at arsocialclub.com

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200 - Dearest Queens and Gallant Guest with Cody Rigsby Jan 30, 2024

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Looks like we made it! It's our 200th Free Feed episode, pardon me. Yes, we've been doing this for 200 years, and we couldn't think of a better guest to celebrate with than one of our favorites of all time. Making his THIRD appearance in The Carriage House is none other than Peloton instructor, dancer, TV personality, and now New York Times Bestselling Author, excuse me, Cody Rigsby! His book, XOXO, CODY, is available now, and it's a must-read!

Cody joins us to give advice on a family fiance fiasco and how to tactfully help a subordinate at work.

Tickets to the 2024 Lonely Hearts Live Show are on sale now! Join us as we welcome special guests and celebrate Valentine's Day in style with advice, games, prizes, songs, and much more! We'll see you on February 10! Tickets at askronnalive.com

And if you're looking to impress your Valentine this month, nothing says "I'm a classy lover" than a specially curated cocktail from the best in the business. Join February's AR Social Club before February 1 for your Valentine cocktail and an invite to the Kiki! arsocialclub.com

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