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Ask Ronna

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You have questions. I have answers. (And so does Bryan.) A weekly podcast hosted by @RonnaGlickman and @BryanSafi. Every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Send us your questions at askronna@gmail.com
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Episodes

57 - Classic Cliffhangers: Family Matters

Now, wait a minute. Are we Thankful. How did we get this far? There were moments we thought we wouldn't get here, but we kept going, and, with some hard work and a LOT of support from you, we're still going strong over one year later AND we're able to bring you the best selling Hanukkah blend ever! Talk about a lot to be thankful for, excuse me. This past summer's installment of Classic Cliffhangers was such a hit we wanted to bring you Volume 2 for the holiday! These cliffhangers were mentioned...

Nov 24, 20201 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 57

56 - 90 Day Cat Fiancé with Lennon Parham

2020 may have been a trying year (to say the least, excuse me), but the end of it is shaping up to be a VERY exciting time in The Carriage House! We're getting ready to end the year with a bang, and who better to join us as we kick it all off than actress and TV maestra Lennon Parham! You know Lennon from her work on PLAYING HOUSE, BLESS THIS MESS, VEEP, WOMP IT UP and so much more. Lennon helps us answer questions about dealing with family members who don't share your politics, apartment search...

Nov 17, 20201 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 56

55 - Classy, Bougie, Ratchet with Dan Savage

This past week has felt like a MONTH, excuse me. We couldn't be happier now, but we recorded this episode the day before the race was called. We were feeling good, but still on pins and needles. What better way to pass the time as we awaited results in The Carriage House than with our very special guest, author, journalist, activist, and internationally renowned columnist Dan Savage! Dan, no stranger to giving advice, of course, helped us answer questions about age differences in relationships, ...

Nov 10, 20201 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 55

54 - Best Friend Taste Test with Sabrina Jalees

We admit it...we're on edge. Today is SUCH an important day. We voted (several times in Ronna's case) and (Bryan) is downing Advil and Prozac to get through the evening. We figured it was too fraught to have an American on the show today, so instead we have a delightful Canadian! We welcome actor, comedian, writer, producer (talk about 'multi-hyphenate,' excuse me) Sabrina Jalees! You know her from CAROL'S SECOND ACT on CBS as well from her stand-up specials and impressive list of writing and pr...

Nov 03, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 54

53 - Russia Wants My Vulva with Peppermint

Wait a minute. If you think we're ready for this, you're crazy. This week in The Carriage House we welcome none other than actress, singer, "RuPaul's Drag Race" runner up, and the first out trans woman to originate a lead role on Broadway (excuse me) Peppermint! Her new album, A GIRL LIKE ME: LETTERS TO MY LOVERS, is out now! After a quick catch up with (Bryan)'s Lobsterman situation (he wants to open up the relationship with an unlikely third person), Peppermint helps us give advice on fashion,...

Oct 27, 20201 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 53

52 - Cheetos Can Be Self-Care with Cody Rigsby

Now, wait a minute. We're a bit out of breath because we had to do a quick 20 minutes on our Peloton right before the show. But we're warmed up and ready to welcome Ronna's personal Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby to The Carriage House! After a quick report on what's sure to be a lawsuit from Yadvina (maybe Ronna does need an HR person after all), Cody helps us give advice on long distance relationships, anxiety dreams, and the art of the dick pic. Of course Ask Ronna Coffee is still a hit. Of co...

Oct 20, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 52

51 - Shtetl Clairvoyance with Ari Shapiro

Could the news be any crazier these days? Really? Excuse me? Not possible, but this week we are as up to the minute as we can possibly be thanks to our very special guest, host of ALL THINGS CONSIDERED on NPR, Ari Shapiro! After a quick update on (Bryan)'s fall TV favorites (please heed Wendy Williams' advice and protect yourself from the CORNOVA virus), Ari helps us answer questions about decorating your home on a budget, finding a more welcoming place to live, and whether or not you should han...

Oct 13, 20201 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 51

50 - Our 50th Episode! With Paul Feig

Now, wait a minute. We've reached a true milestone this week. It's our 50th show on the Free Feed! And have we got a treat for you. We've had some big guests lately, but now we're moving into huge. Who's worthy of being our 50th guest? None other than comedy icon and director extraordinaire Paul Feig! Whether it's TV ("Freaks and Geeks," "The Office," "Arrested Development") or film ("Bridesmaids," "The Heat,”), he's made his mark on American comedy. Mr. Feig joins us in The Carriage House to he...

Oct 06, 20201 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 50

49 - How Often Should I Wash My Sheets with Clarissa Ward

Wait a minute. There's no way you're ready for this. Clearly we've risen to a level of quality you can't handle. For this week's episode, we put on our newscaster hair and brushed up on world affairs as we welcome CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward to The Carriage House! Her new book, ON ALL FRONTS, covers her life on the front lines of today's power centers and hot zones. Clarissa takes a break from her very important work to help us answer questions on what to do with your bri...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 49

48 - Little Miss Little Compton Returns with Arden Myrin

Ronna's got her coffee. (Bryan)'s got his Crystal Light (and vodka?). We're ready to go! After a thorough rundown of Catherine Zeta-Jones' insane backyard hat dance on Instagram, we welcome back our first "repeat customer" to The Carriage House, actress and comedian Arden Myrin! In addition to her podcast WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS ROSE?, she also has a new book called LITTLE MISS LITTLE COMPTON that is an absolutely delightful read! Arden helps us answer questions about navigating the line between se...

Sep 22, 20201 hr 53 minSeason 1Ep. 48

47 - The Cats in the Hats with Edd Kimber

Now, wait a minute. How excited are we about today's guest? Ronna is popping out of her chair and (Bryan) is a pitter patter. We're so thrilled to welcome expert baker, season one champion of the GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF, and author of the new cookbook ONE TIN BAKES, Edd Kimber! After some light banter about parallel parking and the differences between Darwinian and Lamarckian evolution, Edd joins us to give advice on what to do when your boyfriend's demanding job begins to get in the way of your ...

Sep 15, 20202 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 47

46 - I Have a Meat Thermometer for You with Langston Kerman

We're back from our holiday in the Vineyard, and we dive right in with a red pepper PSA (don't you dare ruin Ronna's quiche). Then we welcome actor and comedian Langston Kerman to The Carriage House! You know him from INSECURE on HBO, his stand-up specials, and his new hit podcast MY MOMMA TOLD ME. Langston helps us answer questions about dealing with family members who believe in QAnon conspiracy theories, the challenges of a May/December romance, and what the best meat thermometers are. Helpfu...

Sep 08, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 46

45 - Classic Cliffhangers: Carnal Knowledge

Here we are with ANOTHER Carriage House first. Free Feed listeners know that we read a cliffhanger at the end of each episode to be answered on that week's Patreon show. Now, for the first time ever, we're releasing some of our most outrageous cliffhanger questions and answers to the Free Feed! Talk about Free Feed Behavior, excuse me. For our first volume of Classic Cliffhangers, we're really earning our "'E' for explicit" rating (though Ronna might not be very pleased with the staff that compi...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 45

44. What Would It Take For Me To Get In Your Tub with Kristian Bruun

Pour your coffee and put on your tap shoes and short shorts, because we've got a lot to cover in The Carriage House this week! After a follow-up from the (regional) flight attendant with the worst grandma and another from the confused friend with the flaky acquaintance, we welcome, “Ready or Not," Kristian Bruun to the podcast! You know him from "Orphan Black" and the show "Carter" on IMDb TV. Kristian is here to help us answer questions about taking time off to get perspective on a very complic...

Aug 25, 20201 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43. Thank You for Calling Gap Kids with Sasheer Zamata

(Bryan) may be a bit under the weather today, but it's nothing a little Tylenol and red wine can't handle (though Yadvina is standing by with the neti pot, just in case). Once (Bryan) is breathing easy, it's on to an absolutely delightful time in The Carriage House! This week we welcome SNL alum and star of SPREE and the upcoming WOKE (with Lamorne Morris, excuse me) Sasheer Zamata! Sasheer helps us give out advice on whether to buy an Airstream Travel Trailer, how to navigate the complexities o...

Aug 18, 20202 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42. Tigger The Asshole Cat with Jon Gabrus

What a week it's been! As we nurse our hangovers from all your boozy COVID Kiki recommendations, we can't thank you enough for making it such a success! We loved hearing from all of you, whether it was about whiskey or dessert or books or Chilly Witches (keep those coming, by the way!). But now it's time to clean up the mess in the Carriage House and welcome actor, comedian, and prolific podcast host Jon Gabrus! Jon helps us give advice on how to handle a sister who's struggling with mental illn...

Aug 11, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Ronna Reads: THE GIVING TREE

During the Covid Kiki, we promised you a nostalgic treat. Fix yourself a warm drink, curl up in your cozy bed, and let Ronna soothe you with a story. Let us know what you think! 💋 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 41

40. It's a COVID Kiki!

Now wait a minute...you've heard us teasing it, you've seen the poster, and now it's here: the COVID Kiki! Sit back, relax with a nice cup of coffee (you know where to get it), or maybe even a Stone-fruit Sangria, and let us share all our ideas with you for getting through quarantine with a level of luxury that only Ronna Glickman (& Bryan) can provide. We'll cover it all, from daily rituals to recipes to accessories to home-delivered lobsters...and everything in between. And be sure to list...

Aug 04, 20202 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 40

39 - A Little Va-Va-Va Voom with Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman

It's chaos at The Carriage House! Ronna's driveway is being repaved, (Bryan) can't stand the noise, Jürgen and the Lobsterman might come to full on fisticuffs, and Ronna is livid about not having a blue checkmark on Instagram...and where's a Googler when you need one? Luckily, with the help of Kris Kristofferson fantasies and the oil rig sex appeal of Stellan Skarsgård, we're able to pull ourselves together before we welcome a pair of absolutely delightful guests, from the podcast COUPLE'S THERA...

Jul 28, 20201 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 39

38 - The Worst Grandma with Lamorne Morris

Is Marblehead in the midst of a summer crime wave? The smashed window of (Bryan)'s BMW rental (pardon me) seems to suggest so. And we thought the only thing we had to worry about here were the lobster fighting rings. Not to worry, though. It's Ronna's BMW guy, Jürgen, to the rescue! Then we're joined in The Carriage House by none other than actor, comedian, TV star, and now MOVIE star Lamorne Morris! You know him from NEW GIRL, but he's also got an upcoming Hulu series called WOKE, not to mentio...

Jul 21, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 38

37 - Take a 'Butt Breath' with Paul Scheer

I think we determined long ago that this was the "mogul" podcast, excuse me. And we're not disappointing this week with our special guest, actor, comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster Paul Scheer! It was a fabulous holiday at Ronna's house in the Vineyard. (Bryan) was so well behaved as a guest in the art barn that he might actually be invited back! But for now we're all back in Marblehead, and Paul joins us in The Carriage House to give advice on how to make a coronavirus diverted wedding i...

Jul 14, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36 - Quarantreats with “Hungry Girl” Lisa Lillien

No. Absolutely not. You're not ready for this. Our very special guest this week is entrepreneur, podcast host, New York Times best-selling author thirteen times over (pardon me), and creator of the Hungry Girl brand Lisa Lillien! After we dive into our quarantine indulgences (“The Price is Right,” dreaming about cycling through the south of France, and the auras of Steve Harvey and Dr. Phil), Lisa helps us give advice on the right time to disclose your pregnancy during a job interview process an...

Jul 07, 20201 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 36

35 - Don't Scam Yourself Out of That Lady Box with Laci Mosley

Have we got a real #freefeedbehavior show this week or what? Joining us in The Carriage House is the Scam Goddess herself, actress, comedian, podcast host and all around delight Laci Mosley! We’re giving all kinds of LOVE advice, like whether to open up a relationship in which one partner is bisexual (...and infatuated with her current boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend...), how to navigate your first major break-up, and whether or not you should reveal your romantic feelings to a good friend right befor...

Jun 30, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 35

34 - The “Tryst” with Brandon Kyle Goodman

It's finally arrived! After MONTHS of experimenting and tasting and quaffing, we're ready to share with you the fruits of our labor: the official Ask Ronna Coffee blends are here! And as if that wasn't enough to make this week's episode a must-listen, we've also got writer, actor, speaker, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman with us in The Carriage House! You know him from MODERN LOVE and BIG MOUTH, as well as the upcoming FEEL THE BEAT on Netflix. This week, Ronna may have started the day in a mo...

Jun 23, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 34

33 - In the "Adults Only" Pool With Kulap Vilaysack

**This week we welcome multi-hyphenate talent (actor/writer/producer/director/comedian) Kulap Vilaysack to The Carriage House! You know her as the creator of BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$, director of her autobiographical documentary ORIGIN STORY, and host of the long-running podcast WHO CHARTED?. After a lesson on how to mix a proper Negronna (thank you, Ronna) and just how sexy Wile E. Coyote is (thank you, Bryan), Kulap helps us with some particularly delicate issues, including how to deal with...

Jun 16, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 33

32 - I Hate The Way You Eat with Mike Schur

**This week in The Carriage House, it's Hollywood meets Boston meets Hollywood again as we welcome television mogul (#excuseme) Mike Schur! You know him from THE OFFICE, PARKS AND REC, THE GOOD PLACE, and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, but he and Ronna go way back. After some catching up (what does Ronna hate more: her middle name or bath bombs?), it's advice time. In this XL episode, we opine on what to do when your dog sitters drink your entire wine collection, dating your roommate's brother, the curse o...

Jun 09, 20201 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 33

A Message From Ronna & Bryan 💋💋

Dears...we wanted to send a message from the heart. The Free Feed will resume next Tuesday, June 9th with a brand new episode. For our Patreon members, a new episode will post this Friday, as usual. With love. Ronna & Bryan 💋 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 32

31 - When Your Neighbor's Wind Chimes Make You Go Animal with Ellie Kemper

We've got a crazy catch-up in The Carriage House this week! It's the Red Hot Chili Peppers one minute, our favorite ice cream flavors the next, mixed in with hints about some very special upcoming events and all the "free feed" behavior you can handle. Then we welcome our guest, the lovely, the talented, the unbreakable Ellie Kemper! And we waste no time putting her to work in helping us answer some tough questions, including how to handle an office squatter and what to do when your neighbor's w...

May 26, 20201 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30 - When Your Roomate Crawls Under Your Covers with Misha Collins

Our guest in The Carriage House this week is none other than actor, philanthropist, and all around "angel" Misha Collins! After an update on Mr. Cleveland (who is absolutely desperate to see Ronna) and a lively debate on the low stakes of escape rooms, Ronna, Bryan, and Misha (from SUPERNATURAL on the CW) tackle a cornucopia of thorny issues, including dealing with your boyfriend's bratty roommate, teeth whitening during quarantine, and getting back with an ex after a complicated break-up. Plus ...

May 19, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29 - Trick Your Quarantine Host into Falling in Love With You with Trixie Mattel

Living legend, recording artist, Youtube Star and Drag Race winner Trixie Mattel is in the Carriage House! And we're talking how to save your friend from a multi-level marketing scheme, fashion refreshes, and what to do when you're in love with your quarantine host (...in the Hamptons...excuse me). Plus, this week's giveaway: a Lancer Skincare Starter Kit! Join us at Patreon.com/askronna for bonus episodes every Friday and a brand new VIDEO podcast tier! $2 from every membership to the new tier ...

May 12, 20201 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 29
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