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Naked Lunch

Don’t you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil,” already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures. While he always likes eating lunch, he’s even more enthusiastic about a lunch that includes a conversation with smart people who share their stories.From Straw Hut Media

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Adam Conover Dec 01, 2022

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This week, Naked Lunch reconvenes with Ike's Love and Sandwiches to show some love to our brilliant guest who made his good name supposedly ruining everything on his high-minded comedy series "Adam Ruins Everything" -- Adam Conover. Adam discusses his experiences making his 2022 show on Netflix, "The G Word with Adam Conover," and details what it was like to work on the civic-minded series with President Barack Obama. In the spirit of at least ruining something, Adam helps ruin food by breaking down the myth of the food pyramid and how big business has corrupted what we eat and how we eat it. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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An "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2022

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Happy Thanksgiving! Phil and David sat down this week to relay a few Turkey Day memories -- both sweet & sour -- from their own childhoods. Then they celebrate a holiday they both love by revisiting two new friends and one of their favorite episodes of 2022. As award season builds up steam, we put the "Naked Lunch" spotlight on Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and "Everything Everywhere All At Once," a movie Phil & David both feel is wildly original and totally Oscar-worthy. And if you want seconds at the end, go back and enjoy the whole original "Lunch." To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Micky Dolenz Nov 17, 2022

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Hey, hey, we're thrilled to say that this week Phil & David are joined by a legendary entertainer and the last of The Monkees standing, the great Micky Dolenz. Over lunch from L.A.'s iconic Barney's Beanery, Phil offers a surprising and hilarious childhood confession that involves Micky. David discusses working with Micky and Neil Diamond on their first ever duet performance of "I'm A Believer." And Micky tells some fabulous stories about his exciting career in music, including time hanging out with The Beatles, as well as his years working as a TV director and showrunner in England. All this plus Micky discusses the origin story of The Monkees and shares some favorite memories of Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Davy Jones. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Hannah Einbinder Nov 10, 2022

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The brilliant comedian and Emmy-nominated star of "Hacks" on HBO Max shares lunch with Phil and David this week. Hannah -- whose mother is famed original "Saturday Night Live" cast member Laraine Newman -- discusses her life in comedy so far, how she landed the lead in "Hacks" during the Pandemic and the joys of working on the acclaimed series with the legendary Jean Smart. Phil calls another of his favorite comedians Alex Edelman -- who Hannah is dating -- which inspires Einbinder to share a unforgettable story about a harrowing yet hilarious event involving a long hike and a breakfast burrito that you have to hear to believe. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Jimmy Kimmel Nov 03, 2022

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This week, Phil and David are thrilled to do "Naked Lunch" with the Emmy-winning host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" -- television host, comedian, writer, and producer Jimmy Kimmel. Over a very special feast prepared just for them by Daniele Uditi of Pizzana and Best In Dough at the Sirius Garage, Phil, David & Jimmy retrace how they all first met and other shared history in show business. This is a wide-ranging conversation about television, comedy, food, family, David Letterman, Huey Lewis and the state of our union. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Valerie Bertinelli Oct 27, 2022

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This week, the beloved, award-winning actress, author and chef Valerie Bertinelli joins Phil and David for a delicious and dishy Naked Lunch featuring tasty sandwiches from Bub and Grandma's in Eagle Rock. Valerie shares stories about her long showbiz career from "One Day at a Time" to "Hot in Cleveland" to today. She also shares amazing memories of her long relationship with the legendary Eddie Van Halen, and proudly celebrates the extraordinary music and success of their son Wolfgang Van Halen who released his Grammy-nominated debut album in 2021 under the name Mammoth WVH. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Lindsey Vonn Oct 13, 2022

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Olympic champion, New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, investor and dog mom -- joins Phil (who she called her "L.A. dad") and David for an emotional and entertaining Naked Lunch. Lindsey gives insight into her legendary skiing career, her ventures in show business with the HBO Max documentary "The Final Season" and her co-directing effort on the docu-series "Picabo" with Frank Marshall. Most movingly, Lindsey pays loving tribute to the influence and inspiration that her mother has been both in her life and career. After an extraordinary life and brave battle with ALS, Lindsey's mom sadly passed away shortly after this recording. To make a donation in support of those living with or lost to ALS, you can make a donation at iamals.org. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Josh Peck Oct 06, 2022

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This week, Phil and David have a funny, emotional and revealing conversation about life, family and show business with Josh Peck, an actor, author, YouTuber and a beautiful old soul who's survived tremendous childhood fame to become a charming young husband and father. Josh opens up about his life growing up with his loving single mother, getting on TV at age 10 with some help from Rosie O'Donnell, achieving fame on Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh," as well as the good, bad & ugly of being a child actor. Josh discusses working alongside his acting hero Sir Ben Kingsley, rebranding himself as an actor after growing up and dramatically losing weight, and a big moment at the Sundance Film Festival that led to him getting sober. Plus, at Josh's request, Phil and David offer some great advice about fatherhood, lots of Dad jokes and sandwiches from Ike's! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Chloe Fineman Sep 29, 2022

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This week, "Saturday Night Live" comedy sensation Chloe Fineman accepts Phil's invitation to join "Naked Lunch" for a delicious and hilarious deli meal. The comedian, actress, writer, model and impersonator discusses her unique success story, from her self-described "hippie doodle" childhood in Berkeley, California with two parents who are still doing improv to the brand new season of "Saturday Night Live" which premieres October 1st on NBC. Chloe talks about finding her voice in Jewish day camp and shares some of her amazing celebrity impressions that she's made famous on "SNL" and on Instagram @chloeiscrazy, from Drew Barrymore to Reese Witherspoon to Timothée Chalamet. In the end, Chloe Fineman makes a lasting impression on Phil & David as being a rising superstar in her own right. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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Kevin Bacon Sep 22, 2022

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Today, "Naked Lunch" is thrilled to be serving up a very special order of Bacon -- Kevin Bacon, that is. Kevin discusses his famously long and impressive career as an actor, from early classics like "Animal House" and "Diner" (with Kevin's friend and previous "Naked Lunch" guest Paul Reiser) to major hits like "Footloose" and "JFK" to current projects like "City On A Hill," "They/Them" and "Leave the World Behind." Kevin gives great insight into his family life and his lifelong love of music -- including how he and his brother Michael have kept The Bacon Brothers on the road making music while still talking to one another. And Phil & David work through their strong feelings about their individual Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon scores with the man himself. Also this and way more than a side of Bacon. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

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