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199 - From Threenagers to Teenagers with Dr. Aliza Pressman Jan 23, 2024

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Now wait a minute. This week's guest is so special Ronna pushed (Bryan) out of his co-hosting chair so she could have the guest all to herself. Joining us in The Carriage House for our fifth season premiere, excuse me, is celebrated developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman!

Host of the invaluable podcast RAISING GOOD HUMANS, Dr. Aliza is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. She's also the co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center.

Her new book, THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING comes out TODAY, pardon me, and is a must-read for any parent!

Dr. Aliza gives her expert advice on a variety of listener questions, including setting family boundaries, attachment issues, hygiene, and potty training.

It may be a new year, but it's the same luxurious club you've come to love! AR Social Club is now accepting members for February! Join us for February's Kiki and make it a Valentine's month to remember. arsocialclub.com

And if you REALLY want a Valentine's month to remember, you absolutely MUST join us for our annual Carriage House Lonely Hearts LIVE Show on February 10. Surprise guests, games, prizes, songs, and all the love advice you'll need to keep your relationships in top shape. Tickets at askronnalive.com

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Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House: Throuple's Therapy (Patreon 200) Jan 16, 2024

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ALL NEW EPISODES ARE BACK NEXT WEEK!

Until then, we've got another sneak peek behind the Patreon Carriage House wall, and this time it's our very special 200th episode, an instant classic! And if you want more, join us at patreon.com/askronna

We made it! It's our 200th Patreon episode! And have we got a Dooze McBooze for you this week or what, pardon me. Ronna (& Bryan) got so concerned on the Free Feed about how Naomi would react to the cliffhanger that we absolutely HAD to have her on the show to hear it in real time. Listen as Ronna, Naomi, (& Bryan) tackle this letter about a complicated and frustrating triangle between a woman, her husband, and her best friend. We've got a LOT to say!

You asked for it. You got it! The Carriage House Lonely Hearts LIVE Show is returning for 2024, and it'll be better than ever! Join us on February 10 for what promises to be a Valentine weekend to remember. Special guests, advice, games, prizes, and much, much more. Tickets on sale Friday January 20 at askronnalive.com

And if that weren't enough to make next month a special one in The Carriage House, February's AR Social Club is going to be one for the books. Whether you're drinking that perfect sumptuous cocktail with a loved one or drinking to get over the one that got away, we're here to make sure you're taken care of! Join us for drinks and the Kiki at arsocialclub.com

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Deep Dive: Livin' on a Chaise Jan 09, 2024

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We've got a treat for you this week, excuse me. As you're well aware, two of our dearest friends, Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael, host the incredible podcast DEEP DIVE, where they dive deep into their real lives and discuss surviving adult womanhood. Their motto? "Let us live!"

For this special podcast feed drop, the girls welcome in 2024 with hopes for whiter teeth and Jessica announces she's on a staycation in the Underworld. Then, they unravel why Jessica was receiving people "on the chaise" at a friend's holiday get together and June compliments the raw animal energy she brought to Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer." Remember Deep Divers, that dirty dish in the sink can wait. You’re in a season of evolution.

If you're not already subscribed and listening to this show, do yourselves a favor and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.

New year. Same luxury. AR Social Club was THE highlight of our year in 2023, and we've got some exciting things in store for 2024. January's cocktail is going to be a sweet treat to remember, and the Kiki (always a blast) will include (Bryan)'s Kiki After Dark Party. Join us for February! arsocialclub.com

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Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House: Return of the Mack - Long Form Journalism Club with Kate Aurthur (Patreon 176) Jan 02, 2024

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We've got a VERY special (and juicy) edition of Yadvina's Keys this week, excuse me. Enjoy this sneak peek at what you're missing in our monthly Long Form Journalism Club on Patreon. This is from Patreon 176, which aired back in June. And if you like what you hear, join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna

She's back! Kate Aurthur, Carriage House Sweetheart and Editor at Large at Variety, pardon me, joins us for a very in depth analysis of "Scandoval" followed by an amazing edition of our Long Form Journalism Club. This week we're reading an excellent piece by Stephen Rodrick from New York Times Magazine (Jan 2013): Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie (link to article available in our Linktree on our profile). It's enough to make Vin Diesel cry!

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198 - Honey Bunny Easter's Coming Dec 19, 2023

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It's our last Free Feed of 2023, and we've got a Carriage House Catch-Up end-of-the-year extravaganza. After some chat about movies with awards buzz and a few follow-ups (including one from 2020, excuse me), Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on dealing with some unwanted flirtations and whether or not to start up a showmance.

The Ronnukah Holiday Market is still open! While we can't guarantee you'll receive your order before the holiday, you COULD still get it in time for the Holiday Kiki, an invitation to which comes with every purchase! The personalized Ask Ronna Travel Bartender Kit will make you the life of any New Year's party! ronnukah.com

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197 - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property with Michael Ian Black Dec 12, 2023

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Now wait a minute. We're slowly adding to our collection of "gets" from The State. First it was the lovely Joe Lo Truglio. Then it was the fabulous Kerri Kenney-Silver. And today, we're joined by none other than the incredible Michael Ian Black!

Of course you know him from The State (back on tour next year), but he's a multi-hyphenate talent, pardon me. In addition to his TV and film work, he's also an author of several books, including the best seller A CHILD'S FIRST BOOK OF TRUMP and his memoirs NAVEL GAZING and YOU'RE NOT DOING IT RIGHT.

Michael joins Ronna (or is it Ronnie?) (& Bryan) to give advice on a baby shower drama and a male/female friendship gone terribly awry.

The gifts are flying off the shelves at the Ronnukah Holiday Market. From our limited edition Kintos to our flagship travel bartender kits, there's something for everyone! Remember to order before Friday December 15 to ensure your gifts arrive before the holiday! ronnukah.com

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196 - Michael Dearest with Michael Hitchcock Dec 05, 2023

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Now wait a minute. If you're feeling any holiday stress, we're about to relieve it all with this absolute gem of a guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the fabulous Michael Hitchcock! You know him from his roles in Christopher Guest classics like WAITING FOR GUFFMAN and BEST IN SHOW as well as about a thousand other things. And he's got a new film out now called EXMAS with Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell on Amazon Prime and Amazon Freevee.

Michael helps us give advice on friendship with a major celebrity and dealing with a mother-in-law who hijacks the holidays.

The Ronnukah Holiday Market is open! From our incredible Ask Ronna Travel Bartender Kit to our limited edition Ronnukah Kintos, there's something for everyone. All items are now shipping, but be sure to order before December 15 to make sure everything arrives before the holiday. And don't forget EVERY purchase from the market comes with an invitation to the AR Holiday Party Kiki on December 29.

You all know Dante, but did you know he's also a talented filmmaker? He's making a feature, and he needs our help to fund it! It's called HOMEWRECKER, which he's writing AND directing, pardon me. It'll be a hilarious, raunchy, even dark affair...and you might recognize a face or two in it! Let's help our Dante out by going to igg.me/at/homewreckerfilm and donating to his project. And, by the way, there's a special exclusive tier for donors who'll be getting a VERY special treat from Ronna (& Bryan) as a thank you. Donate today! And follow the film @homewreckerfilm

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195 - Pump Street in the Teachers' Lounge with Danny Pellegrino Nov 28, 2023

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Now wait a minute. The tryptophan is out of our system, our turkey feathers have fully molted, and we're still energized from Ronnukah. The holidays are in full swing in The Carriage House. And if that wasn't enough, we've got a fabulous guest joining us this week! Joining us is none other than host of EVERYTHING ICONIC and New York Times Bestselling Author of HOW DO I UN-REMEMBER THIS, Danny Pellegrino! His new book, THE JOLLIEST BUNCH, is out now for the holidays!

After we grill Danny about his experience at BravoCon (he's got some tea to spill, excuse me), he helps us give advice on a sister who dominates the family group chat and whether or not to skip Christmas with the parents until one of them is better behaved.

The Ronnukah Holiday Market is open, and our specially curated gifts are selling like hot latkes! Supplies are limited, so if you'd like to get your hands on our personalized travel cocktail kit, our limited edition Ronnukah Kinto tumbler, or an Ask Ronna Social Club Holiday Bubbles Gift Set (available with alcohol or without!), then go to ronnukah.com TODAY and order something for your loved ones and throw in something for yourself while you're at it. And don't forget that all gifts purchased in the holiday market come with an invite to the December Kiki!

And if you need even MORE holiday gifting advice from Ronna (& Bryan), join us on Patreon for more Ronnukah. Just interested in dipping your feet in the pool without committing to a full month? You can! Our Patreon Ronnukah episodes will be available to purchase individually. patreon.com/askronna

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Ronnukah 2023: Listener Suggestions Nov 21, 2023

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You've heard Ronna (& Bryan)'s impeccable Ronnukah lists, but we also received an unprecedented number of gift suggestions from our dear listeners this season. As a little bonus, here are some of our favorites!

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194 - Ronnukah 2023 Nov 21, 2023

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It's the most wonderful time of year: Ronnukah! And we've got SO MUCH to share this year, pardon me.

It's no secret that Ronna (& Bryan) are tastemakers of some renown, to say the least, so of course their holiday gift suggestions are nothing short of SUPERB. Whatever you're looking for, whomever you're buying for, we guarantee that our gift lists will satisfy even the most stubborn grinch this season.

But there's more...much more! This year's Ronnukah Holiday Market is offering some incredible packages that make PERFECT gifts to "elevate the everyday." We've got an impeccably designed and personalized travel cocktail kit as well as an ALL NEW limited edition 2023 version of our smash hit Ronnukah Kinto tumblers. And of course we've also got the AR Social Club Holiday Bubbles Box, available as either a subscription or a one-off purchase, with some of the best champagne you'll ever taste. Are you a teetotaller? Don't worry, it's also available in a non-alcoholic version, too!

And if all that wasn't enough, there's more: ALL gifts bought from the Ronnukah Holiday Market come with an invite to December's AR Social Club Kiki where you can mingle with your fellow Carriage House members along with Ronna (& Bryan) on December 29th! Go to ronnukah.com to browse the market and see what's on offer!

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