Author Archive | Alison Rosen

Earthquakes, Reality Shows, Wedding Hashtags

By Alison Rosen on July 10, 2019 in podcast

Rachael O’Brien, Renee Colvert and Tony Thaxton join Daniel and me to discuss how we each responded to the pair of earthquakes over July 4 weekend. Did you know Daniel took a class in college about earthquakes? He did and despite my wanting to roll my eyes at Johnny Earthquakes, he has pretty good info to share. We also discuss reality shows, the way The Hills: New Beginnings is scrambling my brain even though I love it, Rachael’s experience at Jax and Britney’s Kentucky wedding, how “real” the shows really are, pancake bread, Just Me Or Everyone, gal chat and so much more.

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Joey Fatone Sets the Record Straight

By Alison Rosen on July 7, 2019 in podcast

Joey Fatone—yes, that Joey Fatone—is here to talk about his crazy work schedule, how to stay focused when recording six episodes a day of game show Common Knowledge, setting the record straight on the timeline of his divorce and girlfriend, how he met his manager Joe Mulvihill with whom he hosts the podcast Two Cups of Joe, fatherhood, NSync, working at Universal, his feelings about Lou Pearlman, marriage, sexuality, his friendship with Lance Bass, performing on Broadway in Rent, whether he’s ever been a dick to fans and so much more including your questions.

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Lance Armstrong, Simulacrums & Biorhythms, Kermit’s Finger

By Alison Rosen on July 3, 2019 in podcast

Well it finally happened. I used a fancy 50-cent word and then was asked the definition and CAME UP SHORT. Damn you, liberal arts education. We discuss whether we still retain what we learned in college, my crappy mood, a joke that I hilariously bungle, the ongoing nickname search,
Lance Armstrong and what a dick he is, dead bodies, outrage, detention centers and so much more. We also do a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Bryan Safi Doesn’t Want Your GD Egg Whites

By Alison Rosen on June 30, 2019 in podcast

Bryan Safi (Throwing Shade, 911) stops by for the first time solo to talk about whether he’s ever been too depressed to be silly, finding comedy, divorcing his husband, how he met Throwing Shade cohost Erin Gibson, live podcasts versus studio podcasts, couples counseling, filming a movie in Mexico, Mariah Carey, his childhood in Texas, coming out, his conservative parents, the pain of not being accepted and so much more. We also did a round of Hey Go Fuck Yourself.

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David’s Spider Jars, Wendy’s Night Ladies, No-Robe Tony

By Alison Rosen on June 26, 2019 in podcast

We’re still looking for a name for the studio and a nickname for Tony. Was one discovered during this episode? Maybe? Also Wendy is here with a new business venture that dovetails with David’s passion project. Alison went to a wedding and is feeling a little melancholy. Does everyone feel this way at weddings? APPARENTLY NOT. Plus more confidential JMOES and so much more.

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Tony Thaxton is Kind of a Big Deal

By Alison Rosen on June 23, 2019 in podcast

Tony Thaxton is the new producer of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend but he’s also a famous drummer who toured the world and made albums with Motion City Soundtrack for years and years. We talk about his childhood in Michigan and Virginia, music, depression, social anxiety, relationships, podcasts, comedy, a disastrous late night appearance and so much more. We also answer your questions.

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Alison Messes Up, Tony Needs a Name, David Does True Crime

By Alison Rosen on June 19, 2019 in podcast

It’s Tony Thaxton’s first official show as producer and we need a nickname for him. As Daniel points out, we also need to name the new studio. Alison messed up a scheduling thing earlier in the day and feels out of sorts given this is the kind of thing she’s usually good at and about which she rides Daniel. How does everyone remember stuff? David has a system! Also we talk dysfunctional or less-than-functional relationships, Tony’s trip to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, Renee and Brene, and so much more including iTunes Comments of the Week.

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Kristina Kuzmic Is a Cheerleader for Moms

By Alison Rosen on June 16, 2019 in podcast

Kristina Kuzmic stops by the show to talk about being chosen by Oprah to host her own reality show some years ago and her experience making The Ambush Cook, her frustration with television, depression, leaving her homeland of Croatia during a war, the relationship between authenticity and success, studying drama, her upcoming book, the Hope and Humor tour and so much more. We also did a round of How Dare You.

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Greg Nibbles, Tony Gets Ready, Jeff Says Goodbye

By Alison Rosen on June 12, 2019 in podcast

Greg Heller and new producer Tony Thaxton join us to bid adieu to Jeff! Greg shares a startling discovery about a song we all know. I voice my concerns about getting high which I’m going to be doing the following day on Getting Doug with High. Tony talks about his exciting plans and I possibly insult him by referring to his former band as emo. Also a question about wedding attire. Plus we play some messages from friends and fans of the show and try to guess how many drops Jeff has in his unused drops folder.

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Beth Stelling Didn’t Mean to Hurt Your Feelings

By Alison Rosen on June 9, 2019 in podcast, Uncategorized

Comedian, actress and writer Beth Stelling stops by the show to talk about her new talk show Drinks of My Life, studying theater, getting into standup, handling hecklers, being called “fatphobic” and listening to criticism, growing up with a challenging dad, her relationship with her sisters and so much more.

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