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Alie Ward (encore)

By Alison Rosen on July 23, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

After an update on how I’m doing, we revisit the first time Alie Ward guested on the show in 2017. Original description:

Podcaster, artist, TV correspondent and science nerd Alie Ward stops by to talk about her new podcast, Ologies, where she talks to ologists of all stripes including a volcanist who may or may not have given an acceptable answer regarding her least favorite aspect of studying volcanoes. Also grandparent inspections, mini binders, massage chairs, the size of her hair, appearing on Grey’s Anatomy, how long each Ologies episode takes to make, perfectionism, growing up Catholic, her love of insects, a strand of hair called Kevin, premature ovarian failure, podcast equipment, her goth phase and more. We also took questions from listeners and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Robin Takes Nantucket, Joel Drinks with Rupert, Alison Is Sad

By Alison Rosen on July 19, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

Robin Shorr is here fresh from Nantucket where and she has a Heather Locklear-esque golden tan. Joel Stein was chatting with Rupert Murdoch earlier. I need to talk about the Creel triplets. Also I’m in mourning but I like to think I’m still a ton of fun. Jeff Fox is filling in for Tony!

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Cole Imperi (Encore)

By Alison Rosen on July 17, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

After a sad announcement at the top and an update on a wee Tik Tok beef I’ve found myself in, we revisit this wonderful episode which originally ran in Feb, 2023.

Cole Imperi is a thanatologist which means she studies death, dying, loss and grief. Friend of the show and frequent guest Alie Ward recommended her some time ago when I was looking to talk to someone about loss in 2020. We finally made it happen—in person, no less—since Cole now lives in Los Angeles. Also, she brought bread and butter! And she made the butter herself while hanging out with Alie Ward earlier in the day! On this episode we discussed pepperoni rolls, Kentucky, her relationship with religion, feeling drawn to study death and dying, interning at a crematorium, what people get wrong about grief, funeral directors, misconceptions about people in the deathcare industry, whether the industry is predatory, why living forever isn’t what we should want, infertility, shadowloss (a term she coined), roller derby, cicadas, thanabotany, pickle ball, making daisy chains, Ruby and so much more. We also took your questions and did a round of Just Me Or Everyone wherein I revealed some things I’ve never revealed on the show.

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Jackie’s Change of Heart, Lizzy’s Pants Mishap, Lizard Gizzard Wizards

By Alison Rosen on July 13, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

Is there a paper cup big enough to contain this whole show with Jackie Johnson, Lizzy Cooperman and Jeff Fox who is filling in for Tony Thaxton? Lizzy had a mishap at the gas station but it may have given her a million dollar idea. Jackie did cardio to prepare the Blink 182 concert but the experience has caused a sea change! We’re learning about bands that are somewhere on the prog-jam spectrum and I need to find out what exactly Jackie and Lizzy mean about being conditioned to wear a certain kind of underwear. Plus problematic Smurfs, bra sizing, and Macbeth!

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RJ City Returns Again

By Alison Rosen on July 9, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

RJ City—professional wrestler, former Nickelodeon star, and host of AEW’s Hey! (EW)—returns to the show for what he thought was a Patreon episode but as explained at the top, it got promoted to regular episode. Or demoted. Depends how you think about it. We discuss the harrowing social situation he found himself in before his last appearance, the Sex Thing Thing, Ben Stein, Bebe Neuwirth, calling things by their brand name and a bone I need to pick, words and meanings, punctuality, communication and more. Plus we answered your question sent in on Patreon and Daniel makes a cameo.

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Daniel and Alison (Your Calls, Tiny Faces, Who We’d Cheat With)

By Alison Rosen on July 2, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

We reminisce about the frat house we accidentally stayed at in Palm Desert that Greg Heller had also once rented for his bachelor party and then I foist upon Daniel the dinosaur album I remember from grade school. I also share some stories about the funniest but meanest girl I was friends with in college and I want to know what kind of guy Daniel thinks I would cheat with, if I were to cheat. I let him know the kind of gal I’d be worried about. Plus your calls, shows that are irritating but watchable versus just irritating, Jenny Holzer and more.

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Tony’s Faux Hawk, Wendy’s Epitaph Pranks, And Twins!

By Alison Rosen on June 28, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

Was everyone here in the drama club? Daniel says he wasn’t but I’m not so sure. Wendy Molyneux and Jordan Morris are here and they remember a commercial with the repeated phrase “and twins” and now I can’t stop laughing. Jordan went to his high school reunions, Wendy is sorry for the pranks she pulled at Tony’s record label, and we get to the bottom of Tony’s Faux Hawk. Plus some alarming info about how I’m viewed on our street and the return of iTunes Comments of the Week (spoiler alert: I’m problematic!)

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Daniel and Alison (Your Calls, The Neighbor Club)

By Alison Rosen on June 25, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

Daniel and I are having a talk about word pronunciation and Daniel has a questions about a specific kind of bodily emission. Daniel was FINALLY inducted into what I call the neighborhood club and we’re listening to your voicemails. Plus, I try to see if there are any Grateful Dead songs that Daniel can tolerate. Also, The Littles!

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Mimes, Clowns, Boob Snoods

By Alison Rosen on June 21, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

Lizzy Cooperman and Robin Shorr are here and they’ve had shockingly similar experiences when it comes to the study of pantomime and also being accused of plagiarism. Robin’s mind is blown by something I say about not punishing kids when they tell you the truth and we all learn a little something about Mr. Smeds and Mr. Spats. Plus more Steven Weber talk, Elliot’s car riddles and a round of JMOE and HGFY.

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Steven Weber

By Alison Rosen on June 18, 2023 in podcast, Uncategorized

Steven Weber (yes, THAT Steven Weber) is here and he’s a delight! We talk about sensory deprivation, dogs, Wings, inflatable chairs, doing commercials as a kid, SUNY Purchase, gnats, my enthusiasm, faces, Mel Brooks, the new podcast he’s doing with Eric McCormack called Eating Out with Eric And Steve, writing, relationships, RJ City, auditioning and more. We also played a game, answered your questions and did a round of JMOE and HGFY.

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