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Now wait a minute. We may have had to go to the nether regions of Georgia to chat with her, but we couldn't be more thrilled to have her on. In fact, we could have talked to her for HOURS, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is comedian Heather McMahan! 

Heather is currently on tour throughout the US and Canada, AND her Netflix special SON I NEVER HAD premieres on the streamer on October 17.

Heather helps us give advice on some gifting drama, moving to a new city that also happens to be the home of an ex, and figuring out the most polite way to tell a friend that his mustache is disgusting.

Need something else to be thankful for this November? Come join us in the AR Social Club! The holidays are the PERFECT time to join us. Make your Thanksgiving and Christmas tables sparkle with curated cocktails sure to impress all your friends and family. arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. (Bryan) had a previous commitment, so he's unable to join us this week, but don't you worry. We've got a total woman power episode, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House are puberty experts Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett! They're the authors of the incredible new book THIS IS SO AWKWARD, the ultimate guide for adults helping tweens and teens navigate puberty. 

They're also the founders of Order of Magnitude, the first stage-of-life company focused on puberty and hosts of THE PUBERTY PODCAST. They even have their own line of clothing and accessories specifically made for bodies going through puberty: OOMLA

A special thanks to our listeners who wrote in with puberty specific questions this week. Cara and Vanessa help answer questions on sexual identity when going through puberty, how to navigate when a young person first encounters explicit media, and menstrual health.

Can you believe we're talking about November in the AR Social Club already? If you're looking for an extra reason to be thankful this year, nothing will help more than a fabulous cocktail from the experts. And if you're looking for the perfect gift, a one-off box is a cocktail connoisseur's dream. Join us before November 1st at arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. We've landed stars on this show before, but this week we've really got a big one. He's in heaven, we're in purgatory, ok? Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than the star of INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Jacob Anderson! IWTV is now streaming on MAX and will soon be available in the UK on BBC 2.

Jacob helps us give advice on dealing with a husband with a secret and what to do about a family member who may be falling victim to a multi level marketing scam.

This Friday is the last day to stream Ask Ronna (& Bryan) LIVE at the London Podcast Festival. If you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for? There's kinesis! Go to askronnalive.com for all the details.

Halloween is HUGE in The Carriage House, and nowhere is that more evident than in the AR Social Club. The October cocktail, we already know, is going to be VERY popular, pardon me. Join us before October 1st for an invite to the Spoo-Kiki! arsocialclub.com

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We're still recovering from the FABULOUS time we had in London at the live show this past weekend. Sure, Brunello Cucinelli may have snubbed Ronna from his 70th birthday, but we're still in high spirits! We've got a Carriage House Catch-Up this week, and we've got a lot to talk about. Then we give advice on a Dooze McBOOZE of a problem involving a friend with a MASSIVE secret and follow it up with more of our two cents on protecting your happiness. This one is for all the Primitiva Floral Queens out there!

Did you miss our show at the London Podcast Festival? Don't worry, you can still stream it from home! Don't miss special guest Paul Feig and all the other fun and surprises we had. askronnalive.com

AR Social Club for October is going to be an absolute RIOT of a good time. We can't wait to share this cocktail with you. It's destined to be an instant classic. Join us at arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. We've got a real "hot Krispy Kremes at the nuthouse" kind of episode this week. Ronna's on the floor with her feet in the air (for her back, excuse me), and (Bryan)'s been sneezing all day. But luckily we have a guest who delights us to no end. We're so happy to welcome to The Carriage House actor, comedian, and writer Jo Firestone! Her novel MURDER ON SEX ISLAND is being released on October 17th (allegedly), and you can hear excerpts of it wherever you get your podcasts. 

You can ALSO hear excerpts of her book TONIGHT, September 12, at the Bell House in Brooklyn. If you're in New York, go check it out!

Jo helps us give advice on unrequited love and give some top tier tips for traveling around New York.

The time has come! The London Podcast Festival, at which we're appearing, pardon me, is THIS FRIDAY! Come see us on Friday at King's Place at 21:30. We'll be sure to make it a September to remember. Can't make it in person? Stream it from home! askronnalive.com

August's cocktail was an instant classic. This month's cocktail will be one for the books. Next month's? Off the charts good. Join AR Social Club for a Halloween treat like none other. Also, as an added bonus, if you join the club (or buy a one off box) by September 14th, you'll get a streaming ticket for our London show for FREE! arsocialclub.com

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It's Labor Day, and Yadvina has a rare day off...so she's lending you her keys to The Carriage House so you can get a little sneak peek behind the door. This week we go back to March 31st with Patreon 164.

Ronna (& Bryan) had such a blast at that past weekend's Social Club Kiki, but (Bryan) was still feeling a bit "provoked," shall we say. But all was smoothed over when Ronna reminded him that he flew one of the best first class products in the skies back to the US courtesy of HER, excuse me. After a quick review of the Czech National Ballet, it was on to a Dooze McBooze of a cliffhanger that got Ronna's blood BOILING. She's rarely been so angry on this show, so watch out!

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And we'll see you next week for an ALL NEW EPISODE on the Free Feed!

Our London Live Show is fast approaching! Come see us at King's Place as part of the London Podcast Festival on Friday 15 September at 21:30. Games, prizes, guests, and, of course, all the advice you can handle. And if you can't be there in person, stream it from home! All tickets at askronnalive.com

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Now wait a minute. This week's guest can truly be called a real "GETthard," pardon me. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House none other than actor, comedian, and writer Chris Gethard! 

You know Chris from his countless television appearances, but his podcast BEAUTIFUL STORIES FROM ANONYMOUS PEOPLE is a phenomenal show and you should absolutely listen to it right after this. He also hosts the equally amazing podcast NEW JERSEY IS THE WORLD, which is about the things that make Jersey...Jersey.

Chris helps us give advice on dealing with an anxious and controlling in-law, whether or not to hook up with someone who may be married with children, and what to do about an overly compassionate friend. God won't smite you for listening to this episode, we promise!

Our London encore is fast approaching! Come see us at King's Place as part of the 2023 London Podcast Festival on 15 September at 21:30. It'll be a "live stars, live stars only" experience, excuse me. Can't make it in person? Stream it from home! All tickets at askronnalive.com

Only a few more days to join us for September's AR Social Club. Next month's cocktail is going to be a hit, we can already tell. But, as an added bonus, all September club members will also be getting a FREE streaming ticket to the Ask Ronna London Live Show. It's a September to remember at AR Social Club! arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. Even (Bryan)'s glassy eyes can't diminish the shine of this week's show. We've got a true quadruple threat joining us this week, pardon me. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House comedian, producer, writer, and actor Larry Wilmore! 

Of course you know Larry from his work on THE DAILY SHOW, THE NIGHTLY SHOW, THE BERNIE MAC SHOW, INSECURE, and so, so much more. But he's also the host of a fabulous podcast called BLACK ON THE AIR. If you're not listening to it, we don't know what you're doing with your life.

Larry helps us give advice on a trio of varied and interesting dilemmas involving salad, baby names, and travel. No "double coconuts" here!

We're going back to London! We're joining some of the best podstars on earth, this time as part of the London Podcast Festival. Come see us on Friday 15 September at 21:30 for an ALL NEW show with special guests, games, prizes, advice, and more. Can't make it in person? Stream it from home! Details at askronnalive.com

Last year's cocktail for the September AR Social Club was the Campfire Sour, one of our most popular ever. Will we top it this September? Of course we will, excuse me. Join the club before September 1st for the perfect way to ring in the autumn. AND, as a little bonus, anyone who's a member of the club in September will get a FREE STREAMING TICKET to our London Live Show on 15 September! No excuse not to join the hottest club around! arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. We've got a sherbet sensation of an episode today. We've received so many juicy follow-ups over the past several weeks that we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to them..and we've got a LOT to say! 

Our follow-ups this week come from the woman who was debating moving her family to Michigan (for millions of dollars), a woman inspired by our friend Leora in Israel, the guy who was worried about being an adult child of divorce, a Dooze McBOOZE of a follow-up from the woman whose boyfriend paid for his younger female friend to meet them all in Thailand, and, finally, the woman who's having a dueling wedding with her sister-in-law. Juicy!

London, we're back! We've been invited to be part of the 2023 London Podcast Festival, and we're excited to announce that we'll be back at Kings Place on Friday 15 September at 21:30 for an ALL NEW SHOW! More advice, more games, more prizes, more amazing guests. Don't miss it! You can get both in-person and streaming tickets at askronnalive.com

Our August Social Club White Party is fast approaching, and it's going to be THE end-of-summer event. Feeling FOMO? Join us for September! We're jumping right into fall with a cocktail that'll knock your socks off. arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. We're joined this week by none other than Mr. Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney: it's Mike Sweeney! Mike is, of course, not only one of our dearest and closest friends, but also a pillar of late night American comedy. For decades he's worked with Conan O'Brien as a writer and producer and is responsible for, quite literally, thousands of hours of entertainment, pardon me. We're so excited he's here, and you should immediately go listen to his podcast INSIDE CONAN where he, along with Jessie Gaskell, will guide you through 28 years of late night memories.

Mike helps us give advice on getting a friend to change their behavior and learning to live with the loss of attention from a sibling after they have a child of their own.

We're already talking about September at AR Social Club, if you can believe it. Last year's September cocktail was the unforgettable Campfire Sour, one of our most popular ever. Will we outdo ourselves this September? You better believe we will! Come join us! arsocialclub.com

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