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184 - The Joys of Self Publishing with Jo Firestone Sep 12, 2023

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Now wait a minute. We've got a real "hot Krispy Kremes at the nuthouse" kind of episode this week. Ronna's on the floor with her feet in the air (for her back, excuse me), and (Bryan)'s been sneezing all day. But luckily we have a guest who delights us to no end. We're so happy to welcome to The Carriage House actor, comedian, and writer Jo Firestone! Her novel MURDER ON SEX ISLAND is being released on October 17th (allegedly), and you can hear excerpts of it wherever you get your podcasts.

You can ALSO hear excerpts of her book TONIGHT, September 12, at the Bell House in Brooklyn. If you're in New York, go check it out!

Jo helps us give advice on unrequited love and give some top tier tips for traveling around New York.

The time has come! The London Podcast Festival, at which we're appearing, pardon me, is THIS FRIDAY! Come see us on Friday at King's Place at 21:30. We'll be sure to make it a September to remember. Can't make it in person? Stream it from home! askronnalive.com

August's cocktail was an instant classic. This month's cocktail will be one for the books. Next month's? Off the charts good. Join AR Social Club for a Halloween treat like none other. Also, as an added bonus, if you join the club (or buy a one off box) by September 14th, you'll get a streaming ticket for our London show for FREE! arsocialclub.com

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Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House: The Real High Road Out of Schmuckville (Patreon 164) Sep 05, 2023

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It's Labor Day, and Yadvina has a rare day off...so she's lending you her keys to The Carriage House so you can get a little sneak peek behind the door. This week we go back to March 31st with Patreon 164.

Ronna (& Bryan) had such a blast at that past weekend's Social Club Kiki, but (Bryan) was still feeling a bit "provoked," shall we say. But all was smoothed over when Ronna reminded him that he flew one of the best first class products in the skies back to the US courtesy of HER, excuse me. After a quick review of the Czech National Ballet, it was on to a Dooze McBooze of a cliffhanger that got Ronna's blood BOILING. She's rarely been so angry on this show, so watch out!

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And we'll see you next week for an ALL NEW EPISODE on the Free Feed!

Our London Live Show is fast approaching! Come see us at King's Place as part of the London Podcast Festival on Friday 15 September at 21:30. Games, prizes, guests, and, of course, all the advice you can handle. And if you can't be there in person, stream it from home! All tickets at askronnalive.com

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183 - Mr. New Jersey 2023 with Chris Gethard Aug 29, 2023

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Now wait a minute. This week's guest can truly be called a real "GETthard," pardon me. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House none other than actor, comedian, and writer Chris Gethard!

You know Chris from his countless television appearances, but his podcast BEAUTIFUL STORIES FROM ANONYMOUS PEOPLE is a phenomenal show and you should absolutely listen to it right after this. He also hosts the equally amazing podcast NEW JERSEY IS THE WORLD, which is about the things that make Jersey...Jersey.

Chris helps us give advice on dealing with an anxious and controlling in-law, whether or not to hook up with someone who may be married with children, and what to do about an overly compassionate friend. God won't smite you for listening to this episode, we promise!

Our London encore is fast approaching! Come see us at King's Place as part of the 2023 London Podcast Festival on 15 September at 21:30. It'll be a "live stars, live stars only" experience, excuse me. Can't make it in person? Stream it from home! All tickets at askronnalive.com

Only a few more days to join us for September's AR Social Club. Next month's cocktail is going to be a hit, we can already tell. But, as an added bonus, all September club members will also be getting a FREE streaming ticket to the Ask Ronna London Live Show. It's a September to remember at AR Social Club! arsocialclub.com

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182 - The Composed Salads I Adore with Larry Wilmore Aug 22, 2023

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Now wait a minute. Even (Bryan)'s glassy eyes can't diminish the shine of this week's show. We've got a true quadruple threat joining us this week, pardon me. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House comedian, producer, writer, and actor Larry Wilmore!

Of course you know Larry from his work on THE DAILY SHOW, THE NIGHTLY SHOW, THE BERNIE MAC SHOW, INSECURE, and so, so much more. But he's also the host of a fabulous podcast called BLACK ON THE AIR. If you're not listening to it, we don't know what you're doing with your life.

Larry helps us give advice on a trio of varied and interesting dilemmas involving salad, baby names, and travel. No "double coconuts" here!

We're going back to London! We're joining some of the best podstars on earth, this time as part of the London Podcast Festival. Come see us on Friday 15 September at 21:30 for an ALL NEW show with special guests, games, prizes, advice, and more. Can't make it in person? Stream it from home! Details at askronnalive.com

Last year's cocktail for the September AR Social Club was the Campfire Sour, one of our most popular ever. Will we top it this September? Of course we will, excuse me. Join the club before September 1st for the perfect way to ring in the autumn. AND, as a little bonus, anyone who's a member of the club in September will get a FREE STREAMING TICKET to our London Live Show on 15 September! No excuse not to join the hottest club around! arsocialclub.com

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181 - Juice, Juice, Juice! Aug 15, 2023

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Now wait a minute. We've got a sherbet sensation of an episode today. We've received so many juicy follow-ups over the past several weeks that we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to them..and we've got a LOT to say!

Our follow-ups this week come from the woman who was debating moving her family to Michigan (for millions of dollars), a woman inspired by our friend Leora in Israel, the guy who was worried about being an adult child of divorce, a Dooze McBOOZE of a follow-up from the woman whose boyfriend paid for his younger female friend to meet them all in Thailand, and, finally, the woman who's having a dueling wedding with her sister-in-law. Juicy!

London, we're back! We've been invited to be part of the 2023 London Podcast Festival, and we're excited to announce that we'll be back at Kings Place on Friday 15 September at 21:30 for an ALL NEW SHOW! More advice, more games, more prizes, more amazing guests. Don't miss it! You can get both in-person and streaming tickets at askronnalive.com

Our August Social Club White Party is fast approaching, and it's going to be THE end-of-summer event. Feeling FOMO? Join us for September! We're jumping right into fall with a cocktail that'll knock your socks off. arsocialclub.com

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180 - A Body for Sin with Mike Sweeney Aug 08, 2023

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Now wait a minute. We're joined this week by none other than Mr. Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney: it's Mike Sweeney! Mike is, of course, not only one of our dearest and closest friends, but also a pillar of late night American comedy. For decades he's worked with Conan O'Brien as a writer and producer and is responsible for, quite literally, thousands of hours of entertainment, pardon me. We're so excited he's here, and you should immediately go listen to his podcast INSIDE CONAN where he, along with Jessie Gaskell, will guide you through 28 years of late night memories.

Mike helps us give advice on getting a friend to change their behavior and learning to live with the loss of attention from a sibling after they have a child of their own.

We're already talking about September at AR Social Club, if you can believe it. Last year's September cocktail was the unforgettable Campfire Sour, one of our most popular ever. Will we outdo ourselves this September? You better believe we will! Come join us! arsocialclub.com

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179 - Attenzione! with Special Guest Host Michelle Collins Aug 01, 2023

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Where in the world is Ronna Marlene Glickman? (Bryan) doesn't know and, of course, is totally fine with that. She'll return next week, but, until then, we've got a fabulous guest host this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is the absolutely fabulous Michelle Collins! If you're not listening to The Michelle Collins Show on Patreon, you are missing out on so, so much in life. Go listen now! patreon.com/michcoll

(Bryan) and Michelle give advice on dealing with a roommate's lie, talking to a friend who insists on wearing white to weddings, and whether or not to break up with a friend.

Today, August 1st, is the last day to join the August AR Social Club! We've got yet another incredible cocktail in store, and it'll be the perfect way to close out your summer of glamour. Go to arsocialclub.com for details.

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178 - Straitjacket Couple with Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman Jul 25, 2023

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Now wait a minute. We're just getting right into it this week since you'd all rather spend the hour with our guests than with us, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House are none other than our DEAR friends Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman! If you're not listening to their smash hit podcast COUPLES THERAPY, then we don't know what you're doing with your life.

Naomi and Andy help us give advice on competing wedding dates, dealing with a friend who asks you for more than you can handle, and what to do when you've been in love with your best friend since 7th grade. How amazing is this episode? Andy gives it 10/10 Yentls!

By popular demand, our London LIVE show streaming has been extended! If you missed it in person, you can still watch our incredibly fun evening with Sue Perkins, Edd Kimber, and Gearóid Farrelly through Friday July 28 at 11:59pm UK time. Go to askronnalive.com for details!

Does your summer need some glamour? We can help! We're still accepting members for August's AR Social Club. Become a member to get a fabulous curated cocktail delivered to your doorstep every month or, if you just want to dip your toe in, buy a one-off box to see what you're missing. arsocialclub.com

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177 - Two Miles, Seven Parking Spaces with Carl Tart Jul 18, 2023

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Now wait a minute. We've got a Return to Oz situation here, as we welcome back to the podcast one of our favorite guests. This week we're so happy to celebrate the return of the one and only Carl Tart! Be sure to catch Carl's podcasts GOSSIP KINGS and THE FLAGRANT ONES.

Carl joins us to give advice on a significant other who attends underwear parties and a codependent friendship for the ages.

We came. We saw. We threw bath bombs. Our London live show was a BLAST, pardon me. For those who joined us, we thank you, but for those of you who missed it, we have some good news: you can still watch it! It's available to stream through 21 July. Go to askronnalive.com for details!

Make your summer a summer of glamour. A cocktail from AR Social Club is the PERFECT way to ring in the dig days of summer in style and luxury. Go to arsocialclub.com to join the club or buy a one-off box for yourself or your friends. They make excellent gifts, excuse me.

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176 - Ask Ronna Dead Eyes with Connor Ratliff Jul 11, 2023

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Now wait a minute. Ronna's Ashkenazi sneeze reflex is tingling, and (Bryan) is jet lagged like you wouldn't believe, but we've got a FABULOUS show this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than actor, writer, and comedian Connor Ratliff! You know Connor from his smash hit podcast DEAD EYES about being fired by Tom Hanks. He's also got not one, not two, but THREE shows coming up at the Edinburgh Fringe this August based on his delightfully quirky creation THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW. Catch it on YouTube.

Connor helps us give advice on dealing with a newly discovered family secret and how to get a partner to break a terribly annoying phone habit.

It's almost here! Ronna (& Bryan) will be LIVE in London THIS FRIDAY 14 July! Join us at Kings Place at 19:30 for fun, advice, games, and prizes with special guests Sue Perkins, Edd Kimber, and Gearóid Farrelly. Can't make it in person? Don't worry! You can also stream the show at your convenience from home until 21 July. All information at askronnalive.com

The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and there's no better way to refresh yourself after a hot day than with a spectacular cocktail creation from AR Social Club. We've got an incredible drink planned for August, and you won't want to miss it. arsocialclub.com

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