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Terry Gross, eat your heart out. On this week's Free Feed, we're tan and ready to gab about a follow-up from the friend who was on the business end of a letter we received a few weeks ago. Then we give advice on how to deal with a frequent gym-goer with a sweat problem and what to do when your spouse wants you to lose weight.

By the way, our dear (Bryan) was on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE with Andy Cohen last Wednesday night, October 7th. Catch it on Peacock!

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Hi, all you Frooties! We've got a great show this week as we gab about everything from Aaron Sorkin's tan to the lesbian bar mask drama. Then, after a follow-up from the Vegas odd throuple, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on dealing with a high-strung friend and how to handle a husband who's not keen on socializing. 

Two words: RONNUKAH. LIVE. It's coming! Saturday November 21st at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Two shows. One night. 5pm and 8:30pm. Let this be an early holiday gift to yourself! Join us for all the fun! askronnalive.com 

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Hi, gorgons! We've got a show and half for you this week, excuse me. After a follow-up from the 'Job from Hell' letter writer, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on choosing a bridesmaid and how to handle a best friend's husband who can be, shall we say, 'uncouth.' 

Have you heard the news? Ronnukah is going LIVE this year at the Bell House in Brooklyn. And it's going to be the absolute BEST way to start your holiday season! Join us on Saturday November 21st at 5pm and 8:30pm for advice, songs, games, gifts, and a whole l...

Welcome to Boston Logan International Airport. Wouldn't you love to hear Ronna's mellifluous voice say that every time you land in Boston? It could happen!

In the meantime, we've got a great episode this week as we answer a trio of advice questions. First, we give our two cents on a new relationship with someone who has sleep apnea. Then it's on to a letter writer who's LIVID about an adventure invitation gone terribly wrong. And we end on a dog hair drama that threatens an otherwise ideal living situation.

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We're back for real this week as we're officially out of the Time Machine, and we've got a lot to catch up on, excuse me! Ronna's glowing, (Bryan) is in full El Paso mode, and we've got letters from folks seeking advice on letting a best friend know you want to spend less time with them and how to deal with a co-worker and job situation from hell. It's a real Odyssey! 

Tickets are going FAST, pardon me, to Ronnukah LIVE at the Bell House in Brooklyn! Join us for TWO shows on Saturday 11/21 and mark the o...

WE. ARE. BACK! Our summer break was INCREDIBLE, pardon me. Or at least we assume it was since we're in the Time Machine. But, come on, it probably was.

We've got a fabulous little episode for our first show back, too. After some talk about how horrifying crabs are and how Stanley Cups are very much not "in" anymore, we've got a follow-up from the introverted boss and give advice on two questions: how to handle a possible workplace mutiny and how to balance family needs back home with your own needs when you live abroad.

Hello, Dears! Ronna (& Bryan) have one more week left of summer break before we're back next week with all new episodes. But until then, here's one last peek into the Patreon Carriage House, episode 299.

This week we've got a full history of Shania Twain's relationship and we hear about what the ultimate insult is when you're in Rhode Island. Plus we answer a cliffhanger about how to express yourself better. 

Did you enjoy this 'amuse-bouche' preview of our Patreon? If so, join us for the full meal! Patreon members get up to three bonus episodes e...

Ronna (& Bryan) are still on their summer breaks, but luckily you don't have to be without their dulcet tones this week. We've got another sneak peek into The Patreon Carriage House! This time, it's episode 297 from earlier this summer.

We give advice for a living, so please take it from us: stop handling #%$@ rattlesnakes. But we also give advice this week on a cliffhanger that really gets us riled up about being in love with a best friend. We've got a LOT to say about it, and believe us when we say we're schticking to it!

Ronna (& Bryan) are on their summer breaks, but we've got a special treat for you this week with a sneak peek inside The Patreon Carriage House! Here's a taste of Patreon 296 from earlier this summer.

(Bryan)'s room might be haunted, but no ghost is going to stop us from having a great show, excuse me. After a cliffhanger about a GoFundMe that rubs our letter writer the wrong way, Ronna (& Bryan) finally clear up the whole Ronna/Rhonda situation. A slip of the tongue? Or a pointed debasement? It's hard to tell!

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It's that time of year! We get to review some of the craziest, most shocking, and most FUN cliffhangers we've received this season. So buckle up and get ready for The Dirty Bird Special! 

For this year's collection we've got some real doozies. First off it's Mushroom Lasagna's insane friend who gets sexual pleasure from bidets (yes, it's as out of control as you think it is). Then we follow it up with one of the most disgusting letters we've ever received; the mom who's decided there's no need to wash her hands with soap anymore. And f...

Ronna's ready to record, even if she's sitting at a toddler table in a spare bedroom. But don't blame her. Her new LA pied-à-terre is still getting nipped and tucked, so this was the only space that wasn't abuzz with activity. 

But she (& Bryan) have a fab show in store for you! After Ronna receives shocking news about (Bryan)'s parents and their heights, they give advice on tattoo regrets and setting boundaries with a parent. 

(Bryan)'s Off-Broadway show ARE YOU MAD AT ME is almost done with its run, and if you're in...

It's a week of firsts! (Bryan) had his first tea ever and Ronna topped him by buying her first LA property ever. You can listen to (Bryan) spiral in real time at this revelation.

Once he recovers, (Bryan) and Ronna tackle a pair of international advice questions: one on long distance relationships and the other on whether or not now is the time move abroad.

(Bryan)'s hit show ARE YOU MAD AT ME is still playing Off-Broadway in New York through August 15th! Get tickets at areyoumadatmeshow.com 

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Ronna's star struck this week, excuse me. We've got Off-Broadway's own (Bryan) with us, fresh off his SMASH hit show, and he and Ronna are ready to mingle and give their usual spot-on advice...if they can avoid cyclospora first.

This week Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on a trio of problems: planning a long term stay for an American fruit in London, how to deal with a very extroverted employee, and what the etiquette is at a restaurant when your dining companion is running VERY late.

(Bryan)'s show ARE YOU MAD AT ME is...

Our dear (Bryan)'s Off-Broadway show is officially up and running, and we've got a fabulous episode this week to celebrate! After praising Liza in 'Arthur,' Roger at Wimbledon, and that Viking guy at the World Cup, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on how to handle a neighbor's noisy baby and who should get the best bedroom in a group Airbnb situation.

ARE YOU MAD AT ME is now playing! Go see (Bryan) at the HERE Arts Center in New York now through August 15th. Tickets at areyoumadatmeshow.com and you can still use code IMSORRY to ge...

It's a Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and we cover a LOT of territory, excuse me. From (Bryan)'s New York Times mention to Dyan Cannon to lithosexuals, we've got a lot to talk about. Then, after a mountain of follow-ups, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on whether it's wise to put a career on pause for a relationship.

ARE YOU MAD AT ME, (Bryan)'s Off-Broadway debut, starts performances THIS FRIDAY in New York! Even the New York Times is excited about this show, pardon me. Go to areyoumadatmeshow.com for tickets and use code IMSORRY for $10 of...

Now wait a minute. We've had some fun guests on our show over the decades we've been on the air, but we might have a new favorite duo after these delicious, tasty little treats joined us this week, excuse me. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House the delightful Darby Lynn Cartwright and Alexis Bevels!

If you're not watching and/or listening to their show IMHO (In My Homosexual Opinion), then you're truly missing out. It's available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Plus, you can also see them live and in person on...

We're off this week, but we've still got a treat in store for you, excuse me. Here's a little taste of a recent Patreon episode that we thought was particularly fun!

Ronna can't remember what she was going to ask (Bryan). (Bryan) can't find the video he was going to show Ronna. Dante is...Dante. Sometimes nothing goes right, but we STILL have an incredibly fun episode. After a follow-up from someone who has a similar story to the earring toothpick user from a few weeks ago, Ronna (& Bryan) answer a cliffhanger about grief and all its...

We just finished 300, and now we're on our way to 400, excuse me!

It's a Carriage House Catch-Up this week as Ronna (& Bryan), people pleasers that they are, chat about everything from seed oil to Thanksgiving food to Harry Potter's death spell. Then they answer a trio of listener questions: how to handle a bad B&B experience, whether or not the older person on a date always has to pay, and how to navigate a friendship that might be uneven on meeting each other's needs. 

(Bryan) has just one question for you: ARE YOU MAD A...

Wait a minute. It's our 300TH EPISODE, pardon me! We couldn't be more thankful to The Carriage House community for helping us reach this milestone. And we couldn't have a more delightful guest to celebrate the occasion. Joining us is none other than Justin Halpern!

Justin is a real mogul. Not only is he the award-winning co-showrunner and producer of ABBOTT ELEMENTARY on ABC, but he's also the author of several best-selling books. His latest book, GET LOST, is available for pre-order now, and it sounds like the perfect beach read for summer. Order it now!

Wait a minute. We have comedy royalty in The Carriage House this week, pardon me. Joining us is none other than Annie Mumolo! 

Of course you know her as the Oscar nominated writer of BRIDESMAIDS, but she's just as prolific in front of the camera in hits like BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR, THIS IS 40, BAD MOMS, and much more. You can catch her now on the new hit series ROOSTER with Steve Carrell on HBO. This is great television!

Annie helps Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on how to deal with a s...

It's another Carriage House Catch-Up, dybbuks and all! After everything you'd ever need to know about Jewish exorcisms, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on whether or not it's ok to wear a Jewish head scarf if you're not Jewish, what to do if you're booked on the most infamous cruise line in the world, and how to handle spilling a coworker's secret.

(Bryan)'s Off-Broadway debut is coming up in July, and if you're in New York it is NOT to be missed! ARE YOU MAD AT ME, a smash hit at Edinburgh, is coming back to the...

Ronna might be having a hard day, but she's looks amazing, pardon me. As if there were any doubt.

We've got a Carriage House Catch-Up this week, with everything you ever needed to know about colonoscopy scandals and how everyone who works on the show is probably trying to sabotage Ronna. Then R (& B) give advice on a wedding dilemma and whether or not to host a SECOND gender reveal party.

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Wait a minute. We've got a menuvl and a HALF this week, excuse me. Joining us in The Carriage House with his unique brand of chaos and charm is the delightful Zach Noe Towers!

Zach's new stand-up special, TWINK DEATH, produced by Bob the Drag Queen, pardon me, is available right now on YouTube. Watch it and then go see him on tour, including in London in August!

Zach helps us give advice on how to handle a coworker who overshares and how to best express disappointment.

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Listen, hoes. This week's Free Feed is a unique one; it's got some real Patreon vibes. So if you've ever wondered what you're missing over on Patreon, it's this.

First off is a Carriage House Catch-Up for the ages with Ronna (& Bryan) covering everything from their respective skin procedures, their new favorite shows, and everything you ever wanted to know about angler fish.

 Then it's on to the million comments we got on Racecar Bed's letter from two weeks ago about flirting with the waiter. You all had a LOT to say about it, so m...

Wait a minute. We were laughing right from the start with this week's guest, pardon me. She's a DELIGHT. We're thrilled to be joined by comedian Heather Shaw!

She's as talented as they come, and her new special, ALRIGHT, SEE YA!, hits YouTube on May 14. Do yourselves a favor and watch it and follow her on all the socials!

Heather helps us give advice on an unreasonable request for payment and whether or not it's ok to throw away artwork from a former friend.

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Now wait a minute. We've got, like, a real sports episode this week, and our favorite Mersey menuvl is joining us. We're thrilled to have back our dear friend Roger Bennett!

Roger, of course, is the head honcho at the Men in Blazers Media Network, where he hosts the podcast of the same name and is one of the foremost voices in the soccer world. His new book, We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event, is a must read for not only any sports fan but also any fan of m...

Now wait a minute. Have we got a guest this week or have we got a guest? Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than comedic powerhouse Wendi McLendon-Covey!

Of course you know Wendi from a million things, most notably RENO 911 and THE GOLDBERGS. And you can catch her on her hit comedy ST. DENIS MEDICAL on NBC and Peacock. If you're not watching it, you're missing out on something truly funny and charming!

Wendi helps us give advice on whether or not to tell loved ones about a shoplifting charge and what...

Now wait a minute. We've got yet another incredible guest with us this week, and he can go toe to toe with us, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is the absolutely delightful Michael Cruz Kayne!

Michael is a writer for THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and a winner of a Peabody and WGA Award. And you can catch his new special, the poignant and funny SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, on Dropout TV right now. We can't recommend it enough!

Michael helps us give advice on getting your dog sitter to stop...

(Bryan) is off being a Hollywood hotshot, but he's going to regret missing this week, excuse me. Joining Ronna in The Carriage House is baker extraordinaire, and our dear, dear friend, Edd Kimber!

Edd's new book, CHOCOLATE BAKING, is out now and is a MUST HAVE for anyone even remotely interested in baking and delicious desserts. He's also on a US tour for the month of April. Go say hello if he's in your neck of the woods!

Ronna and Edd give advice on how to deal with a mother who invites herself to your...

Now wait a minute. We have a real GET this week, pardon me. This week we're joined in The Carriage House by our new best friend, the TikTok lawyer himself, Michael Foote!

Michael is an immigration and criminal defense attorney known for his day-in-the-life of a New York lawyer videos on TikTok. Not only is he whip smart and hilarious, but his work in federal court for detained migrants and extensive activist litigation in detention centers has brought him to the forefront of the immigration conversation in the US. He's also host of the podcast BRIEF RECESS...

It's just Ronna (& Bryan) this week for a Carriage House Catch-Up and two very different questions. Jenny Zigrino's episode garnered a LOT of fun comments, and we even got a follow-up from the author of "Washington's Gay General!" Then we shift our attention to two dilemmas, one involving a forced lockdown with a married fling and the other with a porch light that just won't quit.

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Hooray for Hollywood! The Oscars are nearly upon us, and once again we've got our favorite Tinseltown insiders with us to share their expert opinions on the Academy Awards.

Ronna (& Bryan) are joined by Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary, and together they tackle the tough questions of who they think will win, who they think should win, who they think was snubbed, and much, much more. Will this be Timmy's year? Or is it the year of Michael B.? Let us help you win your office Oscar pool with confidence! 

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This week we're pleased to welcome an absolutely delightful guest into The Carriage House. It's comedian and writer Jenny Zigrino!

You know Jenny from her countless stand-up appearances on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, MTV, and so many other places. She's now on tour with dates in Denver, Boston, New Jersey, and more. And if that wasn't enough, she's written a play based on the true story of a gay Prussian Revolutionary War general that sounds like a blast! For all the details, follow her on Insta or go to jennyzigrino.com 

Jenny helps Ronna (& Bryan) gi...

We're "keeping it at the resort" this week with a Carriage House Catch-Up. After some talk about the new Wuthering Heights movie and why you never want an Emirati to call the police on you, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on navigating a rocky relationship between friends, proper houseguest etiquette, and what to do when your coworker keeps bringing their noisy dog to work.

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Now wait a minute. (Bryan) was called off to 911 this week, and it's such a shame because he's missing the return of one of our dearest Carriage House friends, excuse me. Joining Ronna is none other than Robin Lord Taylor!

You know Robin from his countless screen credits, but he's most well known for his work as Oswald Cobblepot on GOTHAM and on Netflix's YOU. 

After a catch-up with Robin and a very special appearance by his delightful husband Dickie (who were both at Lonely Hearts Live, pardon me), Ronna and Robin give advice on d...

Wait a minute. Lonely Hearts Live was this past weekend and it was a BLAST...we assume, since we're recording this in the Time Machine. But of course it was! And this week we've got a Carriage House Catch-Up with a juicy (and lengthy!) follow-up from Digging for Digits followed by some advice for a new Carriage House listener with family dynamic issue that only Ronna and possibly (Bryan) can answer.

Did you miss out on Lonely Hearts Live in New York? We've got good news! An audio version of the show will be available very soon...

Wait a minute. We've got a hostage situation here. Joining us from his AirBnB in Philly, locked out of his bedroom and struggling to keep his pipes from freezing, is one of the hottest comedians working today - Lucas Zelnick!

Lucas is on tour right now and tickets are selling like gangbusters, excuse me. For more information and to see when he's coming to your town, go to lucaszelnick.com

Lucas joins us to give advice on an annoying tipping etiquette question and dealing with a break-up when you share mutual friends.

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Ronna's here and she's popping, so let's get into it! After some talk about Tropical Blizzards and female Dracula, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on what to pack (and where to go) for a trip to Las Vegas and tackle the thorny issue of disinviting someone to your wedding.

We're sold out in Brooklyn, so we hope you already have your tickets to Lonely Hearts Live in New York on February 7th! We can't wait to see you there!

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We're back! It's time to get your 'Ask Ronna' ears back on and get ready to jump right back into the swing of things as we start 2026 in Carriage House style, pardon me.

This week it's a Carriage House Catch-Up for the ages as Ronna (& Bryan) reconnect after a month apart traipsing the globe for the holidays. After we hear about everything from (Bryan)'s trip to Japan, Ronna's birthday in London, the Golden Globes, and MUCH more, Ronna (& Bryan) give some advice on reclaiming a locker room that's become a cruising playground and how to balance...

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Until then, Yadvina got an earful from Mrs. Glickman this week for taking an extra long holiday. Call it forgetfulness, or, dare we say, maybe even spite? But Yadvina left the keys to The Carriage House conspicuously out on the table, so no one could blame you for taking one more sneak peek!

This week we go back to October and Patreon 272, right after our live show in Boston (a real highlight of 2025, pardon me).

After our thoughts on Starbucks' restructuring and Saks Fifth Avenue's remodel...