<p>Now wait a minute. The tension is palpable. You could cut it with a knife. Ronna's doubles tennis tournament was moved to today, and she absolutely couldn't miss it, so she asked a dear friend to fill in for her on the show. But what happens when this dear friend is one of (Bryan)'s biggest rivals? Can they put their competitiveness for Ronna's approval aside for the sake of the show? The answer is a resounding YES! And it's easy when the special guest host in question is none other than the utterly delightful Jessica St. Clair! Jessica (&amp; Bryan) team up to give advice on a titillating sexual proposition gone awry, dealing with a unique piece of art from an ex-boyfriend, and whether or not it's OK to put dog poo in a residential trash bin.</p> <p>And be sure to catch Jessica's wonderful podcast THE DEEP DIVE with co-host June Diane Raphael.</p> <p>Jessica is having herself a "shot girl summer." And you know what she's drinking? A Negronna, of course! Join her by getting a bottle of your own at <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a> where tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders!</p>

<p>I mean, have we got a great show this week or have we got a great show this week? We can assure you it exceeds our wildest "exceptations." After some serious&nbsp;Judge Judy talk and reminiscing about Jerry Hall, we welcome comedian and podcast host Megan Gailey to The Carriage House! You know her from her countless appearances on Comedy Central and the late night shows as well as host of the podcast I LOVE A LIFETIME MOVIE with friend of the show (and (Bryan)'s mortal enemy) Naomi Ekperigin. Megan joins us to give advice on being caught in the middle of two good friends' divorce, how not to be a complete mess, and how to get your man to stop mansplaining.</p> <p>This week's giveaway is a bottle of the summer's hottest drink...the Negronna! For a true Negronna Summer, get yours today at <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a>. Remember that tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders, and, if you order the 2-pack, you'll get a fabulous Negronna tote!</p> <p>Of course, if the winner of the giveaway ends up being a teetotaler, we have just the thing: the coldest, most refreshing coffee around...Ask Ronna Coffee! It's the perfect iced refreshment for those hot summer afternoons. Get it at <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p>

<p>We absolutely love giving our Free Feed listeners a little taste of what they're missing in The Carriage House over on Patreon every now&nbsp;and then (though we hesitate to use the word "taste" this week, as you'll see). It's time for another edition of Classic Cliffhangers! For this illustrious volume, we're bringing you some of our dirtiest cliffhangers, and we mean that quite literally. First up is one of the most outrageous cliffhangers we've ever had (the story of a polyamorous hook-up gone awry). Then it's on to a very delicate question on personal hygiene, a new lover who doesn't seem to have any clean clothes, and the story of a Grindr flirtation that goes in a very unexpected direction.</p> <p>The drinks of the summer continue to be the Negronna and iced Ask Ronna Coffee. What can we say, we've got your summer beverages covered any which way you want them. Remember that tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders at <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a> and, at <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a>, you can subscribe and save. It's a Ronna (&amp; Bryan) kind of summer, pardon me!</p> <p>The Free Feed gets to at least hear the cliffhanger questions, if not the answers (unless we include them in a Classic Cliffhangers). But thanks to a mistake from Tony this week (who's on thin ice, excuse me), you get to hear both a question and answer that was never meant to be on the Free Feed! Of course, if you became a CHIP and joined us on Patreon, you'd have access to each and every minute of our valuable advice any time you wanted. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna</a> and join us for bonus episodes every Friday.</p> <p>By the way, as an added bonus, you can watch video of this entire episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/askronna&nbsp;</p>

<p>We have a VERY special episode today as we welcome one of our oldest and dearest friends to The Carriage House. He may even expect us to roll out the red carpet, Hollywood star that he is, as this is, technically, his THIRD appearance on Ask Ronna, excuse me. Get ready for the always fabulous Justin Kirk! You know him from WEEDS, ANGELS IN AMERICA, KIDDING, PERRY MASON, and about a million other things. Justin joins us to give advice on what to do when a friend makes inappropriate advances on your boyfriend, financial incompatibility, and leaving a family group chat without offending anyone.</p> <p>It's a Negronna Summer, and you can't properly enjoy it without your very own bottle (or two). It's the closest thing you'll ever get to a real Negronna outside of Italy, and tax and shipping are included on all domestic orders. And remember that if you buy the 2-pack you'll get your very own Negronna Summer tote to show off your amazing taste in cocktails! <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a></p> <p>This week's giveaway is a gift pack of Ask Ronna Coffee, which, served over ice, makes for a perfect summer treat. Whether it's Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla, get yours at <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a></p>

<p>Summer is officially in full swing. Ronna's 4th of July gala was as good as it's ever been (despite (Bryan) flirting with every&nbsp;man there) and we're sipping Negronnas poolside daily. Life is good! What could make it better? Maybe inviting into The Carriage House our dear friend, and one of the most prominent soccer broadcasters in the US, pardon me, Roger Bennett! You know Roger from his massively successful podcast and NBCSN television show MEN IN BLAZERS as well as his new (and deeply heartfelt) memoir (RE)BORN IN THE USA. Roger joins us to give advice on a roommate overstepping her boundaries, a 44 year old friendship on the rocks, and a new beau who lets his dog sleep in the bed. Roger is a mischief maker, so he (&amp; Bryan) get along famously!</p> <p>By the way, Roger's book, (RE)BORN IN THE USA, is available at bookshop.org/shop/askronna and https://amzn.to/3Atp3C2</p> <p>The guests at Ronna's 4th of July gala couldn't have been more impressed with her bottles of Negronna. If you want to bring the same level of taste and luxury to your next summer gathering, order yours today! Remember that tax and shipping are included in the US, and, if you order the 2-pack, you'll get an absolutely fabulous Negronna Summer tote. Visit <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a> now!</p> <p>And of course you can still get some Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla (or both, who are we kidding) at askronnacoffee.com to nurse those hangovers after an evening of Negronnas.<br> </p> <p><br> </p>

OK, Ronner...today's show is filled to the brim with energy and follow-ups, or "F.U.'s" as (Bryan) calls them. In fact, we have so much to get to that we barely have time to chat about all the incredibly exciting things happening in The Carriage House this month (the Negronna launch, our Instagram Live last week, the gorgeous Pride stickers coming with the coffee, etc). So without further ado, we're so happy to welcome actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster Raiza Licea to The Carriage House! You know her as one of the hosts of the podcast SPANISH AQUÍ PRESENTS and her appearance this season on our favorite show HACKS. Raiza joins us to give advice on moving to Miami, some pet drama involving an ex, and dealing with a partner who's sensitive about his birthday. Negronnas continue to fly off the shelves, as those of you who caught our Instagram Live on Friday are well aware. Bright, boozey, delicious...it's the drink of the summer. And it's shipping NOW! Get yours while supplies last, and remember that tax and shipping are included in all US orders. Exclusively at NEGRONNA.COM Are you a teetotaler? Or are you perhaps looking for the perfect companion to the Negronna? Either way, you can't go wrong with Ask Ronna Coffee! Whether it's Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla (or both), you're going to get an absolutely delicious cup of coffee, excuse me. askronnacoffee.com  

<p>Here we are, just the two of us! It's another back-to-basics Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and not a moment too soon. (Bryan)'s in a mood (you'll never guess who the Lobsterman left him for...), but luckily Ronna's here to lift his spirits! After some great follow-ups (we don't know exactly what a Norwegian Forest Cat is, but it sounds scary) we give some advice on being friends with someone who reveals everyone else's deepest, darkest secrets, what to do when you're in love with your mailman, and a wedding gift drama that might not turn out the way you think.<br> <br> The drink of the summer is ready to pre-order! We can't stress enough how refreshing and delicious the Negronna is, and with a bottle that was made to impress, you'll want to bring it to all your summer get-togethers. Pre-order it now and it begins shipping at the end of this week. Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a>&nbsp;or the link in our bio for details!<br> </p>

<p>How excited are we that summer is officially here? We can't wait to get to the Vineyard and sip Negronnas&nbsp;all season long. Unfortunately the Lobsterman won't be joining&nbsp;us, as (Bryan) and he have officially&nbsp;ended things, but you know who might join us in his place? This week's guest, the legendary Jason Mantzoukas! You know him from BIG MOUTH, PARKS AND REC, THE GOOD PLACE, and much, much more. He can be seen now in a new movie with Mark Wahlberg, excuse me, called INFINITE on Paramount + AND a new animated series on FOX called HOUSEBROKEN with Lisa Kudrow. Jason joins us to give advice on how to break it to your perfumier friend that their product stinks, what to do when you hate your daughter's fiance, and dating with an age gap.<br> <br> The Negronna is coming! You'll be able to order an absolutely gorgeous bottle of this perfect summer cocktail starting June 18th at <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">negronna.com</a>. It's the closest thing you'll ever get to Ronna mixing you one personally. Don't miss out!<br> </p>

<p>Now wait a minute. Are we excited or are we excited? Not only do we have a great show and an amazing&nbsp;guest, but we have an announcement so thrilling we can't even contain ourselves. After a quick conversation about the magic of Salonpas™️, we welcome to The Carriage House the absolutely fabulous Caleb Hearon! You know Caleb from his incredible Twitter and IG videos (Variety included him on its "10 Comics to Watch in 2020" list, excuse me) and as a writer for the upcoming BIG MOUTH spin-off, HUMAN RESOURCES. Caleb helps us give advice on Facebook invites, how to talk about addiction recovery, and being a boy from the big city in love with a small town guy.<br> <br> So what's this big announcement we have? Joe Biden might call it a "big f*cking deal" if he were still allowed to swear. After months in the lab, we're SO thrilled to reveal the closest thing you'll ever get to a Negroni personally made for you by Ronna herself: it's the Negronna! In partnership with St. Agrestis in Brooklyn, we've come up with a perfectly mixed, boozey, bitter, and refreshing high-end cocktail that'll help you come out of quarantine in style. And with the absolute showstopper of a bottle it comes in, you'll be the life of any party you bring it to. We'll be drinking this in The Carriage House and on the Vineyard all summer, we can assure you! It's available for purchase on June 18th at <a href="http://negronna.com/" target="_blank">Negronna.com</a>, and will arrive just in time for the height of summer BBQ season. Stay tuned!<br> </p>

<p>We have got an absolutely FABULOUS show this week, even if Dante might be trying to sabotage it. After some mind-blowing&nbsp;Hollywood gossip (Ronna is gobsmacked to learn that Tyne and Tim Daly are siblings), we welcome to The Carriage House director, writer, and producer extraordinaire&nbsp;Lucia Aniello! You know her from her work on Comedy Central's BROAD CITY, the movie ROUGH NIGHT, and as the creator of our favorite show on TV right now, HACKS on HBO Max. Lucia helps us give advice on some major bridesmaid drama, cultivating style in your late 30s, and dealing with a particularly frustrating unrequited love.<br> <br> Don't forget about our Coffee Klatch coming up on June 11th! If you're an Ask Ronna Coffee subscriber, you'll receive an official invitation soon. If you're not a subscriber, what are you waiting for? Go to <a href="http://askronnacoffee.com/" target="_blank">askronnacoffee.com</a> today and subscribe for $3 off per bag and free shipping.<br> <br> We're absolutely thrilled that our Patreon numbers are growing. More and more people are loving the perks that come with being a CHIP (Carriage House Important Person). Join us on <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna</a> for a bonus episode every Friday along with other goodies not available on the Free Feed.<br> </p>

<p>You'll have to pardon us as we start off this week with a minor crisis. (Bryan) is over-caffeinated it seems, but not even a triple shot of espresso can make us lose sight of what an absolutely spectacular time we're about to have in The Carriage House. We're so happy to welcome the hosts of the delightful DOUGHBOYS podcast, Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell! If you're a fan of podcasts and you're not a fan of these guys, you don't know what you're doing. Nick and Mike are here to help us give advice on dealing with a boyfriend with a mullet, telling a good friend you're not interested in going to their bachelorette party, and asking for a raise at work.</p> <p>Don't forget about our Coffee Klatch coming up on June 11th! It'll be a live event just for our subscribers as a little "thank you" for all your support. Not a subscriber? What are you waiting for! You'll save $3 a bag with free shipping and you can cancel at any time.</p>

<p>So...we had an epiphany this week. We felt we needed to get back to basics, and for Ronna (&amp; Bryan) to spend some quality time together on the Free Feed, just the two of them. It's time for a Mental Health Day...an intimate Carriage House Catch-Up to reconnect and refresh. And we've got a catch-up for the ages!&nbsp; Chunky smoothies, slutty summers, Sherman, Zabar's rats, and more. Plus we give advice on mending a rocky relationship between bandmates, a delicate surrogacy issue between friends, and what to do after a shocking (and highly disturbing) discovery about an ex.<br> <br> Attention Ask Ronna Coffee subscribers. We're coming up on the ONE YEAR anniversary of Ask Ronna Coffee. Can you believe it? We're so excited to be able to provide a truly phenomenal coffee product, and we couldn't have done it without you. As a special thank you to our subscribers, we'll be inviting you to an EXCLUSIVE free live event on June 11th. Ronna (&amp; Bryan) will both be there, and it'll be like having a fabulous cup of coffee right in Ronna's kitchen. You won't want to miss it!<br> <br> Remember, this is an exclusive event for our subscribers. Not a coffee subscriber yet? Subscribe today! Not only will you get an invitation to our coffee klatsch, but you'll also save $3 on each bag of delicious Ask Ronna Coffee for the duration of your subscription. As always you can cancel at any time, and shipping is always free.<br> </p>

<p>There is so much happening in the world right now, but we're DYING to know more about Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce. Who is this former lover that&nbsp;Bill&nbsp;has been spending time with in the Outer Banks? How long has this arrangement been going on? How will it affect their foundation's charitable giving? Enquiring minds! Needless to say, we're giving you a lot to put into your earhole wank bank this week (not our expression, excuse me). And if that weren't enough, we're also delighted to welcome to The Carriage House writer, comedian, and podcast host Jamie Loftus! You know Jamie from her podcast THE BECHDEL CAST and as an Emmy&nbsp;nominated writer for ROBOT CHICKEN, plus her hilarious presence on Twitter! Jamie is here to help us give advice on planning a wedding from two very different perspectives, coping with living alone after a break-up, and a birthday drama brewing in Cabo.<br> <br> As if you needed another reason to become a CHIP (Carriage House Important Person) on Patreon, this week's cliffhanger provides in SPADES.&nbsp; It's a Dooze McBOOZE, and if you want to hear our answer, you'll have to join us at <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna<br> </a></p>

<p>It's a good thing we've purveyors of some of the best coffee around, pardon me, because we'll need a few cups to deal with our spectacular and vivacious guest this week! After a little conversation about honeycrisp apples and a trip through (Bryan)'s laundry, we welcome to The Carriage House none other than drag performer, recording artist, and winner of the second season of "Drag Race All-Stars" Alaska Thunderf*ck! Catch her all new show "Extra Special Comedy Special" on Apple TV and OUTtv now! Alaska joins us to give advice on the difficulties of being married to an overly protective germaphobe during the pandemic, being in a relationship where a partner is hesitant to introduce the other to their family, and hair removal suggestions for a woman who suffers from PCOS.</p> <p>The number of Carriage House Important People over on Patreon has exploded this past month! Welcome, CHIPs! There's never been a better time to join, so what are you waiting for? Join us at <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna</a></p>

<p>Now, wait a minute. This is it. The time has arrived. One of our most eagerly anticipated guests we've ever had in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is none other than "instant" New York Times Bestseller (just add water) Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney! Her second book, GOOD COMPANY, is out now, and it's a must-read smash hit. Cynthia is eager to make her Free Feed debut, and she doesn't disappoint when she helps us give advice on dealing with a very strained family relationship, the pitfalls of young (and fickle) love, and an intergenerational dog drama.<br> <br> GOOD COMPANY is officially a New York Times Bestseller, and you can own it today! We can't recommend it enough. Get a copy here &amp; support the show! https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna<br> <br> It's raw ramen time! We've reached the ramen threshold, and Ronna's going to have to chomp on some raw noodles. Keep an eye out for what promises to be a, shall we say, intense video experience.<br> <br> There's never been a better time to join us on Patreon. Case in point: we posted our Oscar Wrap-Up show yesterday where we give our two cents on what was certainly a "unique" ceremony, to put it mildly. We have a LOT to say about it, and it's available ONLY on Patreon.<br> </p>

<p>Now, wait a minute. We may be exhausted from this past weekend (Ronna's tootsies are still hurting) but it's only because we hit it out of the waterpark with our Oscars Preview Party Live Show (if you'll pardon (Bryan)'s mixed metaphor). Thank you all for coming! It was a BLAST, but we're not done entertaining you this week. We're beyond excited to welcome to The Carriage House comedian, actress, and writer Greta Titelman! You know Greta from her podcast THE WORST as well as from HBO's quirky hit series LOS ESPOOKYS. Greta helps us give advice on a very troubling situation with a friend's husband, dealing with sexual compatibility in a new relationship, and the mail forwarding drama to end all mail forwarding dramas.<br> <br> Thanks again to all of you who joined us in The Carriage House on Sunday evening for the Oscars Preview Party Live Show. As an extra treat for our Patreon subscribers, join us on Monday, April 26th (the morning after the Oscars telecast) for an Oscars wrap-up special. We'll no doubt have a LOT to say, so if you were thinking about becoming a Patreon member, now's the time!<br> <br> And if you missed the Live Show, it's still available at <a href="https://www.onlocationlive.com/product/dolby-theater-access" target="_blank">https://www.onlocationlive.com/product/dolby-theater-access</a> for another week. Check it out!<br> </p>

<p>Now wait a minute. You know her as Ronna. A few people call her Ronnie, and only Andy Cohen calls her Rona, but, whatever you call her, she and (Bryan) are here this week with a truly fabulous guest. We're so excited to welcome comedian, writer, and presenter London Hughes to The Carriage House! You know her from her Netflix special TO CATCH A DICK as well as her appearances on THE HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS. London helps us give advice on offending your in-laws, living a lie with your barber, and what to do when you find a playmate for your dog only to realize that you hate its owner.<br> <br> It's almost here! Our Oscars Preview Party LIVE from The Carriage House is THIS WEEKEND! Join us on Sunday 4/18 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT for analysis, games, prizes, music, and so much more. &nbsp;With Variety’s own Kate Aurthur &amp; Adam B. Vary as our special guests! Even if you haven’t seen all of this year's movies, you can still count on this being an EVENT, excuse me. Tickets available at&nbsp;<a href="http://askronnalive.com/" target="_blank">askronnalive.com</a>&nbsp;, and we even have a few Meet &amp; Greet Red Carpet Experience tickets left! After the show we'll also have a Zoom room afterparty so you can hang out and chat with your fellow Carriage House cohorts. Will Ronna make an appearance at the afterparty? You never know!<br> <br> Don't forget that Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is coming to the Free Feed on 4/27! Be sure to read her new book GOOD COMPANY (&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna</a>&nbsp;)and send your questions for Cynthia by 4/20.<br> </p>

<p>Look, we receive hundreds of letters a month here at Ask Ronna. But with the number of letters we get about issues of the boudoir, we might be two steps away from becoming the Penthouse Forum. Not that we're complaining! You've written in with some, shall we say, titillating questions during the pandemic, and, as you know, we save our most titillating letters for our cliffhangers. So, without further adieu, we present you with Classic Cliffhangers: Carnal Knowledge, Part Deux, a collection of some of our most outrageous letters, including a sexy encounter with a straight friend, the story of the "best gay son" from Cleveland, and an accidental sext.</p> <p>And you can catch the ENTIRE episode on YouTube! Visit youtube.com/askronna to watch.<br> <br> Of course, if you joined us every Friday on Patreon, you'd be getting cliffhanger answers every week along with our most intimate Carriage House experience. Give it a try! Just $5 a month gets you access to a bonus show every Friday, and $10 a month gets you VIP Sauna Privileges access with full video of the episode along with other goodies.</p> <p>Our Oscars Preview Party LIVE at The Carriage House is coming up on 4/18! Predictions, special guests, games...we've got it all. Get your tickets at askronnalive.com !</p> <p>Today's the day! Carriage House sweetheart Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's new novel GOOD COMPANY is officially on sale! But if you pre-ordered it, it should be in your mailbox momentarily. Cynthia joins us on the Free Feed on 4/27, so be sure to read GOOD COMPANY and send us your questions for Cynthia by 4/20. Here's your chance to pick a New York Times bestselling author's brain, pardon me. Need a copy? Get it here: https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna&nbsp;</p>

<p>Have we got a show this week or what? First off, it's Comedy Week on Stitcher and we're absolutely thrilled to be included. And with (Bryan) back in The Carriage House again (and not off on a commercial shoot as Marblehead's most vaccinated actor), we thought it was the perfect time for a good old fashioned Carriage House Catch-Up. And, between you and me, I think we deliver in spades! After covering everything from grooming to television to physics, we give our advice on whether or not to tell your husband you made out with your best friend, what to do when you find out one of your best friends is MUCH older than you thought, and some luxurious gift advice for family members going through a stressful start to this year.</p> <p>It's coming! Our Oscars Preview Party LIVE from The Carriage House is happening on Sunday, April 18th, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT...and tickets are available NOW! $15 gets you Dolby Theater access, but, if you want the real red carpet treatment with a 1-on-1 Meet &amp; Greet with Ronna (or Bryan), you need to act fast! Those tickets are limited! Visit <a href="http://askronnalive.com/" target="_blank">askronnalive.com</a> for details.</p>

<p>Now wait a minute. First off, yes, (Bryan) is back with us after his star turn as the new face of Barry's Tow Trucks, but we have GOT to get to our guest today. We've had some heavy hitters on recently, including some high-ranking government officials (we're looking at you, Senior Advisor to President Biden on COVID Policy, Andy Slavitt, excuse me), but we may have outdone ourselves this time, and you deserve nothing less. Joining us in The Carriage House this week is none other than former mayor of San Antonio, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama, and our VERY FIRST Presidential candidate, the host of the podcast OUR AMERICA, The Honorable Julián Castro! Secretary Castro joins us this week to help us give advice on dealing with in-laws who have been too lax during the pandemic, a boyfriend who may be sharing too much with his ex, and a young campaign worker trying to balance work and family.</p> <p>And we have a big announcement. Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 18th. We'll be hosting an Oscars preview show LIVE from The Carriage House! We'll have it all: predictions,&nbsp;music, games, prizes, and more...and, just like last month's live show, you'll have a chance for a one-on-one meeting with Ronna or (Bryan). Tickets go on sale this Friday for Patreon members, and next week for the Free Feed. Be there!</p> <p>This week's Carriage House Book Club on Patreon is Lydia Millet's A CHILDREN'S BIBLE. We'll be joined by acclaimed mystery author and LA TImes critic Charles Finch, who's fabulous. Our usual book club cohort, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, is busy promoting her new novel GOOD COMPANY which you can pre-order now ( https://bookshop.org/shop/askronna ). Plus, Cynthia will be a guest on the Free Feed next month. Be sure to read her new book so you'll be in the know when she makes her Free Feed crossover!<br> <br> <br> </p>

<p>After getting a Sputnik vaccine from Yadvina's husband, (Bryan) is off shooting a commercial for a local business in Marblehead and isn't with us this week. Of course he'll be back next week, but, until then, we've managed to find an absolutely delightful celebrity guest/host, excuse me... star of PLAYING HOUSE, host of the upcoming podcast DEEP DIVE, and Ronna's dear, dear friend Jessica St. Clair! After a quick catch-up, Jessica helps us give advice on a best friend who's missing in action, a next door neighbor's noisy dog, and how to dress after pandemic weight gain.<br> <br> Don't forget to pre-order our dear friend Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's new book GOOD COMPANY from the link in our bio. Of course, Cynthia is a New York Times bestselling author, but our CHIPs know her from her many appearances on Patreon for Carriage House Book Club (<a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna</a>). &nbsp;On April 27, she'll be making the jump to the Free Feed to discuss her new book. It'll be our first ever Free Feed Book Club, and we couldn't have a better guest for it! Pre-order the book ( bookshop.org/shop/askronna ), receive it April 6th, then send us your Qs &amp; comments to <a href="mailto:askronna@gmail.com" target="_blank">askronna@gmail.com</a>!<br> <br> Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes every Friday! <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">Patreon.com/askronna</a></p> <p>And our fabulous ASK RONNA COFFEE is just the thing to get you through blustery, cold March! Try our original CARRIAGE HOUSE BLEND, or SHADES OF VANILLA. $3 off every bag when you subscribe, you decide how often it comes, and you cancel anytime. Plus, alway FREE SHIPPING on all domestic orders! As Ronna always says “I’d rather be looking at it, than looking for it.”</p>

<p>This week we welcome to The Carriage House utterly delightful writer, actor, and host of the wonderful podcast I SAID NO GIFTS, Bridger Winegar! He helps us give our pearls of wisdom on topics ranging from body image to befriending neighbors to suspicions about a spouse with the "itch."<br> <br> Some exciting things are happening over on Patreon! March's QUIFF selections are past Oscar winners THE APARTMENT and CASABLANCA. And this month's Carriage House Book Club selection, courtesy of (Bryan), is Lydia Millet's A CHILDREN'S BIBLE. Plus we're excited to announce a Patreon crossover to the Free Feed. Our Carriage House Book Club companion, New York Times bestselling&nbsp;author Cynthia D'Aprix&nbsp;Sweeney, will join us on the Free Feed in April to discuss her new book GOOD COMPANY! It's a Carriage House Round Table, and you're invited! Pre-order now using our linktree on IG to get your copy of the book when it debuts April 6th, and send us your questions and thoughts for our big ep!<br> </p>

<p>With his Wi-Fi mishap from last week behind him, we're happy to report that (Bryan) is back! And not a moment too soon as we welcome a living legend to The Carriage House. There's no way you're ready for this guest. Brace yourselves! We're thrilled to welcome legendary comedian, actor, and producer Margaret Cho! Now THIS is a get, excuse me. Margaret joins us to give advice to an essential worker trying to find some personal time for herself, how to ask a coworker about her perfume without being a creep, and calling your lover "daddy" in the bedroom.</p> <p>We had no idea raw ramen would be such a hot topic in The Carriage House! Your messages and DMs have been coming in nonstop. But Ronna has a little proposal for you to make it interesting: when we get either 2600 Patreons or 10,000 followers on Insta, Ronna will release a video of herself eating raw ramen. This will be MUST WATCH TV! Help us make it a reality by joining us on Patreon (bonus episodes every Friday) or following us on Instagram if you're not already.</p>

<p>Are you ready for some Carriage House firsts? We've had quite the week in Marblehead, excuse me. We had a HUGE guest planned for today, but they were affected by the horrible situation in Texas and had to cancel because they didn't have any power. Then, speaking of electricity, a power line went down right in front of The Carriage House and Ronna lost power! Public works got an earful from her, rest assured. So Ronna headed up to her brother's cabin in New Hampshire and (Bryan) stayed with the Lobsterman...who, it turns out, doesn't have any Internet. But the show must go on! No one can replace (Bryan), of course, but, in a Carriage House first, we had to find our first ever GUEST HOST, and, lucky for us, a favorite of ours was available. It's the always delightful Naomi Ekperigin! Naomi joins us to give advice on roommate problems, enjoying New York City as a first time visitor, and knowing more about a friend's relationship than the friend does.</p> <p>Special guest host Naomi Ekperigin only subscribes to one Patreon. Who are the lucky recipients of her endorsement? Us, of course! And we couldn't be happier to win the Naomi seal of approval. Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes every Friday! patreon.com/askronna</p> <p><br> </p>

<p>Now wait a minute. Was last weekend great or was it great? The Live Show was a HUGE&nbsp;hit! There were plenty of Negronnas to go around, @roryography danced the night away, and we all know a little more about entertainment mogul (Bryan). Thanks so much to everyone who joined us! But if you think we're resting on our laurels after our success, think again. We've got a double dose of guests this week in The Carriage House as we welcome the hosts of the fascinating and hilarious BANANAS podcast, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes! Kurt and Scotty help us give advice on dealing with a parent's overzealous dental hygiene, a sister-in-law who keeps using problematic language, and what to do when an ex owes you money.</p> <p>Did you enjoy the Live Show as much as we did? Did it make you wish you could have more Ronna (&amp; Bryan) in your life? Consider joining us on Patreon! There's a brand new episode every Friday, and, if you upgrade to SAUNA PRIVILEGES, you'll get video of each show in addition to some extra goodies. You deserve it!<br> <br> </p>