Ask Ronna

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 

Comedy
126
146B - Ronnukah 2022 (Part 2)
Here's part 2 of the only gift guide you'll need this holiday season!
49 min
127
146A - Ronnukah 2022 (Part 1)
It's the most wonderful time of year: Ronnukah! Here's part 1 of the only gift guide you'll need this holiday season.
100 min
128
145 - Super Sour Sucker with June Diane Raphael
The mother of podcasts herself, and our dear friend, June Diane Raphael joins us to give advice on dealing with a very precocious 11 year old and how to control the impulse to snack.
86 min
129
144 - A Well Ripened Member of the Fruit Salad ...
It's Election Day! And we've got the legendary Lizz Winstead with us to give advice on living in a marriage with mixed politics and a very unique living situation with an ex-spouse.
111 min
130
143 - Get Your Mind Out of the Grundle
It's a Carriage House Catch-Up dedicated to follow-ups and comments. Plus, we give advice on keeping up with a spouse in the bedroom and dealing with family drama between a father and his sister.
87 min
131
142 - Late Night at Lucy's with Samhita Mukhopa...
Former executive editor of Teen Vogue Samhita Mukhopadhyay joins to give advice on a coworker's need to hang out outside of work and deciding whether to have kids.
91 min
132
141 - Margaret Needs Her Iron!
It's a Carriage House Catch-Up this week as we give advice on being a young person with dentures, a "DTR" conversation, and a remote work issue involving...camping?
105 min
133
140 - Wash That Hot Dog Right Out Of Your Hair ...
Playwright and podcast host Liza Powel O'Brien joins us to give advice on a sister-in-law battle royale, a book club that's been hijacked by a baby, and an NPR mess.
112 min
134
139 - Edd-sy Bake Oven with Edd Kimber
Our dear friend and star baker Edd Kimber joins us to give advice on a marriage dominated by a hygiene problem and a midwife who doesn't want to mix business and pleasure.
99 min
135
138 - Meddlers & Underminers with Andy Daly
The fabulous Andy Daly from Comedy Central's "Review" joins us to give advice on religious differences in a relationship and a very personal request from a high school acquaintance.
92 min
136
137 - Looking for Friends at the Omelette Stati...
Internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker ALOK joins us for some advice on platonic friendships and family drama.
77 min
137
136 - If It's Not Caravaggio, It's Garbaggio wi...
Anthony Atamanuik joins us to give advice on a work snafu and two tricky neighbor situations.
102 min
138
135 - Cherries on the Side with Peter Grosz
<p>Now wait a minute. This week's episode was recorded a few weeks ago, so we're coming to you from the time machine. (Bryan) was still hungover from the double debauchery of his birthday and the Social Club Kiki (leaky tops!), but if we know anything (and we do, pardon me), it's that this week's guest is worth the wait. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than writer, actor, and comedian Peter Grosz! You know him from literally a million things, whether it's his classic commercials for Sonic, his work on VEEP and THE PRESIDENT SHOW, or his Emmy winning stint as a writer for THE COLBERT REPORT. You can also catch Peter in his monthly New York show WE FIXED IT at Caveat on the Lower East Side. This month's show is on September 9th!</p> <p>Peter joins us to give advice on making a high flying career change, dealing with a recluse neighbor, and a work crush that's going nowhere.</p> <p>An official Ask Ronna Coffee Kiki may be brewing! In the coming month or two we'll be making an announcement about it, but to make sure you're invited, become a a coffee subscriber today at <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p> <p>September's AR Social Club Member list is set, but it's not too late to become a member for October! If you know how much Ronna loves Halloween, then you also know we've got some serious plans in store for the club. Join us before October 1st to be invited! <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a></p>
95 min
139
134 - Marblehead Ministries with Jessica Gao
<p>Now wait a minute. Once again we have what the industry calls a "get" on the show this week. We're so excited to get to our guest that (Bryan) is (almost) willing to put aside his raging jealousy that Ronna's going to the Emmys this year, so let's get to it. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than writer, producer, and creator of Marvel's&nbsp;SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW on Disney Plus Jessica Gao!</p> <p>Jessica joins us to give advice on dealing with a family member's socially unaware girlfriend, a problematic new grandparent, and some friendship drama revolving around a baby shower.</p> <p>August's AR Social Club Kiki is on Wednesday 8/31, and it's going to be one for the books. A White Party (get those linens pressed!) celebrating this month's drink selection: a trio of impeccable rosés. But remember, if you're not already a member you only have until 11:59pm ET Thursday 9/1 to join the AR Social Club for the month of September! arsocialclub.com</p> <p><br></p>
112 min
140
133 - A Destroyer of Childhoods and a Maker of ...
<p>Now wait a minute. (Bryan) is coming to us from a beautiful location outside The Carriage House, but it's probably for the best (Ronna's still dealing with the Massachusetts Health Department because of his recent pool party). But we've got a FABULOUS guest with us this week. Joining us is none other than our dear, dear friend, comedian, and Ask Ronna superfan Gearóid Farrelly! He's appearing now at the Edinburgh Fringe through August 28th, and his Glamour Hammer Tour kicks off in Ireland on September 16th.</p> <p>Gearóid joins us to give advice on some brother-in-law baker drama, dealing with rejection after a promising first date, and whether it's tacky or not to open a gift registry for a housewarming.</p> <p>The countdown is coming to an end soon for those of you who want to join us for the September Social Club Kiki! Visit <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a> and subscribe before September 1st to be a member in good standing and start building your bar into the best around, excuse me.</p>
112 min
141
132 - I'm It, She's It, So We're It with Hannah...
<p>Now wait a minute. Ronna may be feeling like a frisky feline after receiving feedback that she shouldn't sing on her own g.d. show, excuse me, but that doesn't change the fact that we've outdone ourselves yet AGAIN with our&nbsp;guest this week. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than "it" girl, Emmy nominee, and star of HBO Max's HACKS Hannah Einbinder! Hannah joins us to give advice on dealing with a friend who can't seem to stop copying others, and a couple of etiquette questions on bachelorette parties and babysitting.</p> <p>August's AR Social Club is going to be DIVINE, pardon me. If you're not a member yet, a) what are you waiting for? and b) there's still time to join us in September! Just visit arsocialclub.com and subscribe before September 1st to be invited to September's Kiki. As an added bonus, one lucky Social Club Member in September will win a chance to appear in their very own segment on an episode of Ask Ronna! It's a prize we shouldn't even be handing out, excuse me, but for our club members, they deserve it. Luxurious club, luxurious rewards.</p>
91 min
142
131 - Fonzie and the Shark with D'Arcy Carden
<p>Hello, Dolly! Have we got a show this week or what? First, a disclaimer: we did this interview a couple of months ago, but we held on to it because we wanted to wait until the premiere of this guest's fabulous new show. And, truly, we've outdone ourselves yet again with the quality of stars that we're getting, pardon me. We're so excited to welcome to The Carriage House our dear friend D'Arcy Carden! Of course you know her from shows like THE GOOD PLACE and BARRY, but her new show, a television adaptation of A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, premieres on Amazon Prime this Friday August 12th!</p> <p>D'Arcy joins us to give advice on raising the issue of oral hygiene with a partner, a bonkers problem of animals attacking a London flat (a letter for the ages), and making friends with people who have different views and perspectives than yourself.</p>
93 min
143
130 - Coco Chanel By the Sea with Special Guest...
<p>Now wait a minute. We don't think anyone saw this coming. (Bryan) is away today, and we've got a very special guest host...a real dark horse who's made the jump from guest to co-host to potential Carriage House Co-op Board President. It's our dear friend, writer and essayist Scarlett Curtis! Scarlett joins Ronna today to give advice on what to do with a sister who equates her cats to children, how to make friends after a move to a new neighborhood, and how to move on from a complicated relationship involving some VERY deep feelings.</p>
96 min
144
129 - Tough Mudder to the Rudder
<p>It's a Carriage House Catch Up for the ages this week! Just Ronna (&amp; Bryan) sharing their love together. After Ronna shows off more of her musical chops, and after a stern talking down to listeners who don't take Ronna (&amp; Bryan)'s advice and yet write in for more, we're so excited to share Co-op Board President Josh Camson's Carriage House Style Guide! Read it, memorize it, and FOLLOW IT, excuse me. Then we give advice on finding a path to an elusive orgasm, not looking a gift "Wayne" in the mouth, and the best way to load a dishwasher.</p> <p>It's almost time for July's AR Social Club Kiki, a.k.a. (Bryan)'s Shampoo Buzz Hour. Members can join us on Sunday July 31 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. Not a member yet? You'll definitely want to join us for August's Kiki. Be sure to visit <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a> and subscribe before August 1.</p> <p>Feeling left out of the Social Club because you're a teetotaler? There's always Ask Ronna Coffee! Gorgeous coffee awaits you, and summer is the perfect time to try Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla over ice. <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p>
95 min
145
128 - Here Comes the Cat in the Hat-ness with S...
<p>Now wait a minute. Ronna's recording issues aside, the show must go on, and have we got a show for you this week or have we got a show for you this week? We couldn't be happier to welcome our dear, dear friend (and original troublemaker, excuse me) Sona Movsesian! You know Sona as the personal assistant of another dear friend of The Carriage House, Conan O'Brien. Sona is co-host of the wildly successful podcast CONAN O'BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND, and, as of TODAY, pardon me, a celebrated author! Her new book, THE WORLD'S WORST ASSISTANT, is out now and we couldn't recommend it more. Go read it!</p> <p>Sona joins us to help give advice on dealing with (possibly) cheap friends, looking for a partner interested in creating a blended family, and surviving a mother-in-law who refuses to wash her hands after being in the restroom. This is an episode for the ages!</p> <p>July's cocktail for the AR Social Club is going to be such a delight we really can't wait to share it with you. And we've got something equally fabulous planned for August. If you want to join in on the fun, make sure you visit <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a> and subscribe before August 1st to be invited to August's Kiki!</p> <p>And if you're not a drinker, we've still got the most delicious coffee you'll ever taste, pardon me, with Ask Ronna Coffee. An iced Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla is the perfect summer treat. <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p>
96 min
146
127 - Thank You and Thank You with Carl Clemons...
<p>Good day, dear Carriage House Members! We're here enjoying some delicious Ask Ronna Coffee and giving you a little ASMR with some Queen's Jubilee cookies (Ronna is a royalist, after all), but who are we kidding? We have GOT to get to today's guest. It's none other than our dear friend Carl Clemons-Hopkins! You know them from one of our favorite shows, HACKS, and they're fresh off their Off-Broadway show LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971 at the Vineyard Theatre. Carl joins us to give advice on feeling left behind when friends are coupled up, dealing with a child who might be a budding sociopath, and living with a spouse who doesn't want to share any part of life outside of the house. There's a LOT to cover, and June, or, in this case, July, is truly bustin' out all over!</p> <p>July's AR Social Club boxes are being packed as we speak, and it's going to be another spectacular month. Are you missing out? Come join us for August! Just subscribe before August 1st at <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a></p> <p>Of course, our gorgeously bottled Negronna is still available for anyone looking for our killer take on a negroni. Get it at <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a></p> <p>And, as if you needed reminding, our Ask Ronna Coffee on ice is a summer treat to savor, pardon me. <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p>
109 min
147
126 - Guest Riding In a Car While We're In Our ...
<p>Now wait a minute. Not even (Bryan)'s crawdaddy attitude can put a damper on this week's episode, excuse me. We have a genuine superstar in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is none other than actor, director, and co-host of THE TALK on CBS Jerry O'Connell! Jerry, coming at us from the front seat of his '81 Corvette, pardon me, helps us give advice on a sticky step-family situation and a newly widowed mother who's struggling with getting back into the dating pool. With a guest like this, you'll definitely want to wade in these waters!</p> <p>July's AR Social Club is closed! Members will be receiving their boxes and Kiki invitations later this month, but we've also got something very special planned for August's Club. Be sure to visit <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a> and subscribe before August 1st to be a part of it all!</p>
82 min
148
125 - One Way Ticket to Scratch with Matt McConkey
Now wait a minute. The show hasn't even started yet and Ronna's already had it with (Bryan) thanks to the crate of diabetic chocolate bars he brought her back from Peru. Luckily we have a delightful guest to help ease us out of this unpleasantness. Joining us in The Carriage House is writer, newlywed, and co-host of the podcast HOMOPHILIA Matt McConkey! Matt is here to help us give advice on dealing with flaky friends, discovering a spouse's suspicious text messages, and moving into a new building and finding a big surprise next door. June's AR Social Club Kiki was a HUGE success! Thanks to all the members who joined us to learn how to mix a wicked chilcano. Are you sad you missed out? You should be, excuse me. Luckily, there's still time to join the club for July! Be sure to visit arsocialclub.com and subscribe BEFORE JULY 1 in order to get an invitation for the social event of the summer.
108 min
149
124 - Don't Spook the Bunny with Special Guest ...
<p>Now wait a minute. Our CHIPs over on Patreon already knew this was happening, but Ronna's lifting the information embargo now and letting the cat out of the bag. While (Bryan) was on vacation, our dear friend Naomi Ekperigin not only guest hosted over on Patreon, but she also recorded a Free Feed with Ronna, and we're THRILLED to share it with you this week! As we've mentioned, be sure to watch Naomi's appearance on David Letterman's&nbsp;Netflix show THAT'S MY TIME. Two comedy greats in one place!</p> <p>Naomi joins Ronna to give advice on a spouse who doesn't want to be a game buddy, a friendship conflict caused by a fiance and his bunny, and some student loan drama putting a strain on a close relationship.</p> <p>Our first AR Social Club Kiki is THIS FRIDAY at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. It's going to be absolutely spectacular. Believe us when we say you'll regret missing this if you're not a Social Club member. But don't worry...you can always join us for July's Kiki! Be sure to subscribe to the AR Social Club before July 1st to guarantee your spot! <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a></p> <p>Summer's almost here! And nothing quenches a summer thirst like an iced Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla. Delicious Ask Ronna Coffee is still available at <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p>
89 min
150
123 - Scampalicious with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
<p>Now wait a minute. This is a HUGE get. How do we keep topping ourselves week after week with these guests? We'll never know, but, once again, you're in for a treat, pardon me. This week we're joined in The Carriage House by none other than Jesse Tyler Ferguson! Of course you know him from MODERN FAMILY, but not only does he have the cutest podcast in the world, GAY PRIDE &amp; PREJUDICE, he's also a TONY Award winning actor as of two days ago, excuse me, for his role in TAKE ME OUT! From accepting a TONY at Radio City to chatting with us in The Carriage House in&nbsp;less than 48 hours. We can't believe it!</p> <p>Jesse joins us to give advice on work crushes, long distance relationships, and getting back in touch with your true self.</p> <p>AR Social Club members - keep an eye on your inboxes for your official invites to the monthly Kiki for June. It's going to be a fabulous time. Missing out on the social event of the summer? Don't worry, you can still join for July! Just be sure to subscribe before July 1st. <a href="http://arsocialclub.com/" target="_blank">arsocialclub.com</a></p>
84 min