Is my name Alison or Alicent? I've... never wondered before. Rob Kutner is here to talk about carcissism, God's Gang, manly book clubs, cooking and more. Daniel brings up the Oh God movies and I have some things to say. Plus we remember the valley of fatigue commercials and we all need to tell a lot of people to GFY. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen [powerpress] Download the episode from iTunes. Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Daniel doesn't look at my social media which leads me to believe he doesn't see me, hear me, watch me, get me, etc. Also each of us wants to throw the other's phone into traffic. We discuss my latest column about c-words, babysitters, an email I received about Daniel, massive balls, an important update about the microwave situation, golden slippers and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP:  http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off),  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Rob Schulte is in town for a special engagement! Daniel has too much shame. We're dealing with a microwave situation and I am working on a new theory about doctors. And an old theory about architects. Rob educates us about production schedules and deranged DMs from Jax. Plus Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, right or repair, alfalfa sprouts (where have they been?) and more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Is there a compendium of stores that let you return something but don't require you to actually return the item because I'm into it. Also Daniel's learning how to cut hair! Strep throat has hit our house and you know old people just talk non-stop about ailments? I am beginning to see how it happens. I have some harsh words for my mosquito listeners and Daniel is reclaiming the American Flag. Plus a disturbing AF news story out of France, I was wrong, This Week on Tik Tok, your voicemails and I think I'm a super taster. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Todd Cooper is here and Tony wants us to know his birthday just happened. I never know when Labor Day is and also I need to discuss organizational systems for keeping track of auto junk. Todd is all about Chat GPT and Daniel is wary but not sure why. Well, he's wary of letting our kids use it. Do we need to treat robots with respect? I need to talk about insurance (sexy!) and there's more Japan talk. Plus The Bear and Love on The Spectrum. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

I ordered a fancy coffee drink for the first time in many years and I need to talk about it. Also we talk about peer pressure, turning over a new leaf, vets, animal husbandry, the Ten Commandments (again), flat earthers and we hear from a listener stationed in Guantanamo.   Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP:  http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off),  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Todd Cooper and Niccole Thurman are here for a discussion that is free ranging and deep! We discuss a French actor's dying wish to take his dog with him, the ethics of pets, the Bible, mean nurses and nice nurses, rejection, people pleasing and so much more. Plus we did a round of Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

There was a bounty of religious paraphernalia in the waiting room at the doctor's office which feels fitting since this week found Elliot revisiting his burgeoning religiosity. Daniel and I think we've figured out the source. Also am I just a midlife medical podcast now? Plus back to school night, tattoos, the podcast I guested on earlier, the future of regenerative medicine, Rose Creek Village cult and more. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jenna and #AL are here to set the record straight on what #AL ate in Uruguay and to discuss the songs Jenna is manipulated into singing. We also talk about cute aggression, the number one rule in the Kim Jones Moss home, upcoming shows, whether Daniel accidentally bought horse heart in Japan, Cheers, George Wendt, kids picking up slang, if I'm dying from covid, DQ's pants and more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Now that we're back in the US, we have some notes for Japan. Just four small things they might want to change. Daniel is still working his way through a cache of Japanese protein bars and I can barely remember a time when I got a full night of sleep. Elliot is offended by Daniel's funk and we're debuting a new segment: This Week On Tik Tok (TWOTT) featuring a woman who made everyone think her life was in danger when it wasn't. Now that the truth is out, people are mad! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Jackie Johnson is here and she's ready to sacrifice her favorite onion rings for the greater good. Lizzy is also here and she's never been to Walmart. Daniel prefers curled chips and I'm confusing Daniel and Tony again. Is it because I have covid? We also talk about brain teasers, boundaries, snakes, Paxlovid, Japan, mushrooms and more. Plus we do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Why am I flying off the handle at people lately? It's happened three times in the last few days. Also we are back and the jet lag is getting worse not better. Wendy is obsessed with something in the backyard and I recount the stirring story of the 50 meter dash. Or 50 yard dash? Well, you know what I mean. Plus Snack Chat, further Japan thoughts and your calls about internet rabbit holes you've gone down lately. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

After a lengthy message at the top, really almost an episode in itself, check out this special presentation of one of my other podcasts, Alison and Tod: After Hours. Tod is rather shocked to learn that you can buy personal massagers at Target. Later, Alison and Tod discuss Renaissance Fairs, kids with potty mouths and artichokes. More episodes at patreon.com/alisonandtod. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

We're still in Japan and Daniel has a nickname for me that I don't appreciate. We give an update on Wendy and discuss being locked out of the podcabin. I want to know how many female organs Daniel can name. We also discuss a few Japanese restaurant customs we're perplexed by and some books I tried to give away. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: BETTER HELP:  http://BetterHelp.com/BESTFRIEND (use code BESTFRIEND for 10% off),  Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend is sponsored by Better Help Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

After a message from me about why we're revisiting this episode, we get into it: Al’s eaten the finest of Uruguayan cuisine as we learned on this episode. Also we discussed what it would be like if turtles were on reality shows, everyone’s experience playing the recorder in grade school and Alison’s secret love of the recorder, Nibbles’s real name, our hot new mailbox, voiceover technique, The Jinx and Making a Murderer, whether being best friends suggests exclusivity, weird dreams and we took your questions over Twitter. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and talked about an available dog named Rufus. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app!  Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

In our first episode from Japan, Daniel and I discuss the episode we scuttled, LBH (losers back home), Shibuya, Americans, cheese coins, night movers, Wendy's surgery, capybaras, Daniel's Japanese and so much more. We also do #SnackChat. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app!  Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Janet Varney and Jordan Morris are back! We talk about old doctors versus young, Daniel's new innovation, owl poop and more. Plus we ask Janet your questions and do rounds of Just Me or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app!  Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Actor Jillian Gottlieb has built a sizable following making videos about skincare and beauty treatments that are both funny and educational, frequently featuring experts-turned-friends whom she turns to for info and debunking. We talk about #Goongate, why she quit opera, why she quit live theater, how she sleeps, her interest in beauty treatments, science fiction, her changing feelings about injectables, cottage cheese, misplaced confidence and so much more. Plus we did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone, Questions from Our Fans and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app!  Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

Wendy Molyneux and Nora Smith are back to discuss artificial sweetener, bathroom breaks at Bob's Burgers, Nora's gigantic bladder, Wendy's decluttering fantasy, my nemesis from a former place of employment and so much more! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app!  Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

After last week's group show with Janet Varney we needed to go back and revisit one of her early appearances (from May 6, 2012) because, as a listener said, her voice is like a warm hug! Original description: Janet Varney, comedian, actor, voice over actor, producer, writer and host of The JV Club podcast stopped by this episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend to chat about why “real life” can feel like high school, Mormon summer camp, “borrowing” garments from the drama department, high school crushes, dancing and mirror faces and a zillion more things. We also did a round of JMOE (click here to see the JMOEs we put on the screen) and Alfred Schulz called in with Things You Never Hear People Say. Plus Topic Sombrero, iTunes Comment of the Week and your emails. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   This episode is brought to you by: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE: Visit one of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s 1400+ locations or order online or through their app!  Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial