<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>

<p>Baby, it's cold outside! Marblehead has been slammed with yet more snow. It's gorgeous, though (Bryan) has an awkward quandary&nbsp;he wants to raise at the next town council&nbsp;meeting that's sure to win him lifelong friends. In the meantime, we've got another multi-talented guest in The Carriage House this week. It's actor, model, comedian, and host Sydnee Washington! You know her from her Comedy Central specials and her hit Instagram Live cooking show SYD CAN COOK. You can also hear her on the podcasts HOBBY HUNTER and THE UNOFFICIAL EXPERT. Sydnee helps us answer questions on a midlife career change, getting your partner to stop talking shop at home, and magical thinking about a recent ex.</p> <p>The live show is THIS WEEKEND! Join us on Saturday 2/13 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for VALENTINE'S EVE: LIVE FROM THE CARRIAGE HOUSE. You can still get ticket packages that include a 1-on-1 Meet &amp; Greet with Ronna (or Bryan) as well as the limited edition Ask Ronna Live pocket tee. Visit <a href="http://askronnalive.com/" target="_blank">askronnalive.com</a> for details. See you on Saturday!<br> <br> </p>

<p>Now wait a minute. How excited are we this week? We're a mere ten days away&nbsp;from our live show (we're polishing our tap shoes as we speak), it's Groundhog Day (and we're feeling good), and we're welcoming a return character back to The Carriage House. That's right...after&nbsp;proving herself as one of the best advice givers we've&nbsp;ever had on the show, she's back to&nbsp;grace us with her&nbsp;insight and&nbsp;wisdom. It's Meaghan Rath! Meaghan joins us to give advice on mending a broken friendship after some birthday drama, rekindling a sexually adventurous relationship, and protecting your children from the whack-a-doodle views of your in-laws.</p> <p>It's coming...VALENTINE'S EVE: LIVE FROM THE CARRIAGE HOUSE on February 13th 9pm ET / 6pm PT! Tickets are available at <a href="http://askronnalive.com/" target="_blank">askronnalive.com</a> , and, as an added bonus for those who attend, we're having a little "after party" Zoom hangout. Mix a cocktail and get to know your fellow Carriage House Members a bit more. The fun starts after the show!<br> <br> </p>

<p>Now, wait a minute. How fabulous was the inauguration? The history...the pageantry...the fashion...Amanda Gorman. We LOVED it. Some exciting things are in store! And speaking of excitement, we couldn't be happier to welcome actor and comedian Cole Escola to The Carriage House! You know Cole from AT HOME WITH AMY SEDARIS, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, and, one of Ronna's favorite shows, SEARCH PARTY (new season out now!). And if you're not subscribed to their Instagram, you're truly missing out. Cole joins us to give advice on under eye skincare, dealing with an ailing father with whom you've had a turbulent relationship, and getting your husband to date you again.</p> <p>Don't have a Lobsterman to warm your cockles this Valentine's Day? Come spend the night with us in Marblehead! Join us on Saturday, February 13th, at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for Ronna (&amp; Bryan)'s VALENTINE'S EVE: LIVE AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE! Games! Prizes! Dancing! ADVICE and more! And, of course, we'll be taking some of your questions LIVE. There's also a chance for a Meet &amp; Greet afterwards where you can hang out with Ronna (or Bryan) one-on-one, pardon me. So put on your L'eggs Sheer Energy, mix yourself a nice Negronna, and join us for a night to remember! Visit <a href="http://askronnalive.com/" target="_blank">askronnalive.com</a> for tickets. Hurry! Space is limited.</p> <p>Our Patreon members were treated to early access to the Live Show last week. Would you like a more exclusive Carriage House experience? Join us on Patreon for new shows every Friday. It's just five bucks a month, or, if you want the highest level access possible, sign up for SAUNA PRIVILEGES for just ten bucks a month. You'll get all the extra goodies that being a Carriage House Member entails plus a few extra, including video of each episode! <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna<br> </a><br> <br> </p>

<p>Now wait a minute. I mean did we return last week or did we return last week? Conan was a HUGE hit in The Carriage House and everyone was so excited, but there seemed to be an air of "Oh, Ronna (&amp; Bryan) have outdone themselves." You should know we're always reaching for the stars here, excuse me. Our influence extends beyond the world of culture and entertainment, and, we hate to tell you, we delivered again. This week we welcome former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services during the Obama administration and current senior advisor on COVID-19 to the Biden administration Andy Slavitt! Andy, host of the podcast IN THE BUBBLE, answers our pandemic policy questions with detail and expertise, and then helps us give advice on dealing with a coworker who believes in dangerous conspiracy theories, the murky ethics of infidelity, and discovering that your friend is a plagiarist. We've never had a more topical guest!</p> <p>It was a January Watch Party on Patreon last week! We watched Tonya Harding's "30 on 30" along with some of the most gorgeous (and infamous) figure skating routines of all time. And we had a LOT to say about it. Did you miss out? Join us for new episodes every Friday only on Patreon! Need any more incentive to join? Coming up on the 29th it's Carriage House Book Club with Brit Bennett's THE VANISHING HALF. patreon.com/askronna</p> <p>Could the start of 2021 be any more exciting in The Carriage House? Yes, it can! We're so excited to announce our very first "Ask Ronna with Ronna (&amp; Bryan) LIVE SHOW! It's on Saturday, February 13th. Lots of details to come, but mark your calendars now. Tickets go on sale NEXT WEEK. Stay tuned!</p>

<p>We're back! After our little hiatus from the Free Feed we're excited to get going again...though (Bryan) might be a little TOO excited (Ronna's going to have to pull every string she has at the town council to fix that). Zoom scandals aside, we have reason to be excited. We've teased you for weeks about our huge guest for the new year, and we think we've delivered in a BIG way, excuse me. Joining us in The Carriage House this week is the one, the only, the legendary Conan O'Brien! Conan helps us give advice on bringing up hurt feelings with friends, dealing with a friend who has a questionable love life, being in love with your boss, and what, exactly, the world's best toilet paper is.</p> <p>Are you looking to pamper yourself in 2021? Join us on Patreon! In addition to an extra show every week, there are always other goodies thrown in as well. This week we'll be hosting a January Watch Party featuring some of the most famous (or infamous) figure skaters of all time. The grace! The beauty! The costumes! The scandal! We've got a lot to say about all of it. Join us at <a href="http://patreon.com/askronna" target="_blank">patreon.com/askronna<br> </a><br> </p>

<p>We made it! The last Free Feed of the year! We can't thank you all enough. We appreciate when you say that we helped you get through a rough year, but, really, it's us who should be thanking YOU. 2020 was a horror show, yes, but it also gave us some, shall we say, "interesting" cliffhangers...cliffhangers that could have only happened in this monstrosity of a year. So, without further ado, we present to you the next installment of Classic Cliffhangers: "Only in 2020!" Join us as we relive a sticky situation in the bedroom, a stuffed cat that may have been used to hit on a woman's husband, a klepto with a spelling problem, and a downstairs smoker who made quarantine a smelly hellscape. And don't forget you can watch the ENTIRE episode on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/askronna <br> <br> As we mentioned, this is the last Free Feed of the year, and next week we'll be taking a short break...but when we come back fresh on January 12th, we'll have a guest so big it'll knock your socks off. And of course if you want to join us on Patreon (and why wouldn't you, excuse me), now's the time! Our break from the Free Feed won't stop us from releasing ALL NEW episodes on Patreon this week, next week, and beyond!</p>

<p>Ronna's house looks beautiful in ANY season, excuse me...but there really is nothing like seeing it wrapped in a blanket of fresh snow. Marblehead is stunningly gorgeous after this week's snowfall, even if (Bryan) needs a moment to 'settle his feathers' before he can fully appreciate it. And speaking of being appreciative, how blessed are we to welcome Gayle Rankin to The Carriage House this week! You know her from PERRY MASON, GLOW, HER SMELL, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, and more. Gayle helps us give advice on balancing work and parental caregiving while also being the parent of a newborn, what to do when your best friend wants you to leave your boyfriend to be with <em>her</em>, and how to tell a coworker they smell bad. And you'll definitely want to join us on Patreon once you hear one of the most BONKERS cliffhangers we've had in a while.</p> <p>Speaking of Patreon, you'll all continue to get a new show every Friday through the holidays (we're especially excited to give you a little Christmas surprise this week). As for the Free Feed, we'll be taking a break during the first week of January, but we'll be back on January 12th with a guest too big to be believed. Stay tuned!</p> <p>The Ask Ronna Coffee Gift Boxes are officially sold out! We hope you were able to snag one! Of course, Ask Ronna Coffee is still available, and, if you fell in love with the Ronnukah&nbsp;Blend, we have good news: while you won't be able to buy it individually after December 31st, you can still get it as part of a subscription if you sign up before the end of the month! Subscribers save $3 a bag and can cancel at any time.<br> </p>