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Now wait a minute. Ronna may still have her Halloween nails, and (Bryan)'s can barely see straight from the sugar hangover he's suffering from, but none of this takes away from the absolutely STELLAR guest we have this week, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than actor, comedian, writer, and mother of all podcasts June Diane Raphael! If you're not listening to June Diane's podcasts THE DEEP DIVE with Jessica St. Clair and HOW DID THIS GET MADE? with Jason Mantzoukas and her husband Paul Scheer then you're truly missing out on life.

And be sure to catch her on PICKLED, a celebrity pickleball tournament hosted by Stephen Colbert on Paramount Plus!

June Diane joins us to give advice on dealing with a dear friend's very precocious 11 year old daughter as well as how to control the impulse to overindulge on snacks.

Ronnukah is just around the corner! Do you have any gift suggestions for us? Send them our way! [email protected]

You really wouldn't believe the luxury you're missing by not being in the AR Social Club. There's still time to join us for December. And if you're looking for the perfect gift, you can gift a luxurious single box from the Club to a friend or family member this holiday season. They'll thank you, believe us. arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. Today's Election Day, so you better get out and VOTE! In addition, have we got a show for you this week or what? We're starting at fever pitch! First off, we chat with our AR Social Club AMA winner from back in September, Nadia Salim, who's getting married next year and wants to pick Ronna's (& Bryan's) brains about the wedding (we're coming to you from the time machine, hence the references to Halloween). Then we're beyond thrilled to welcome legendary comedian, writer, and activist Lizz Winstead to The Carriage House! Of course you know her as co-creator of a little program called THE DAILY SHOW, but you can also catch her podcast FEMINIST BUZZKILLS LIVE! wherever you get your podcasts. And if you find yourself in the Twin Cities this New Year's Eve, go see her show BAD MEN AND SOME CRAPPY WOMEN at the Parkway Theater.

Lizz helps us give advice on being married to someone with very different politics and a very unique living situation with an ex-spouse.

Wasn't Nadia a delight? She's clearly in the know since she's a member in good standing of the AR Social Club. And how about that endorsement from the LVMH exec, excuse me? The AR Social Club is taking the world of luxury and refinement by storm! Join us for December! Go to arsocialclub.com today!

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It's already November 1st, can you believe it? We can't! But we're celebrating this All Saints' Day with a Carriage House Catch-Up chock full of follow-ups. From the remote-working camper to the dentures wearer and more, we've got a LOT to talk about (and no, not all of it is grundle related, excuse me). Then we give some advice on keeping up with a spouse in the bedroom and dealing with a long and rocky history between a father and his sister.

If you're not in the AR Social Club, what are you doing with your life, really? We're having an absolute BLAST at these Kikis, and we've got some good news for you: today is the LAST DAY to sign up to be invited to November's Kiki! Visit arsocialclub.com before 11:59pm ET tonight for your November invite.

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Now wait a minute. Ronna might be in a mood, and (Bryan) may or may not be the recipient of fox eye surgery, but it really doesn't matter because of the caliber of guest we've got in The Carriage House this week, excuse me. We're so pleased to welcome writer and former executive editor at TEEN VOGUE Samhita Mukhopadhyay! She's the author of OUTDATED: WHY DATING IS RUINING YOUR LOVE LIFE and co-editor of the anthology NASTY WOMEN: FEMINISM, RESISTANCE, AND REVOLUTION IN TRUMP'S AMERICA. Look for her new book THE MYTH OF MAKING IT, coming out soon!

Samhita joins us to give advice on dealing with a coworker's need to hang out outside of work and making a decision on whether to have kids. It's a highbrow affair this week with absolutely no scuzz, excuse me.

The AR Social Club October Spoo-Kiki is this week, and we can't wait to see you there! Not a member yet? You can still join us for November! The holidays are the PERFECT time to join if you're not already a member. Join before 11/1 to be invited to November's Kiki. arsocialclub.com

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With the way Ronna (& Bryan) start this episode, you'd think we're on Patreon, but no! It's just time for a good old fashioned Carriage House Catch-Up! (Bryan)'s in need of a rejuvenating vajazzle after a night of double tequila shots and hot dogs, but that won't stop Ronna and him from dishing out their always fabulous advice. First they give their two cents on being romantic as a 29 year old with dentures. Then it's on to some advice about a "DTR" conversation, and finally they share their thoughts on an issue involving remote work and...camping? 

This month's AR Social Club Spoo-kiki is going to be an absolute blast, pardon me. Did you miss the chance to sign-up? Well, you can still join us for November! Visit arsocialclub.com today! You'll have a LOT to be thankful for, pardon me.

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This week's guest has got the stuff, pardon me; a real thinker, no two ways about it. We are beyond thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House our dear friend, playwright, and podcast host Liza Powel O'Brien! Her fabulous podcast, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, is available wherever you get your podcasts, and if you're not listening to it, we don't know what to tell you. Where else can you learn about Mary Todd Lincoln's shopping addiction?

Liza joins us to give advice to a motley crew of letter writers. First it's a battle royale between sisters-in-law married to twins, then we hear from a book club that's been hijacked by a baby, and finally we give advice to someone outraged that their friend has stopped giving money to NPR and has, instead, started supporting shows on (gasp!) Patreon. 

We're now accepting members for the November AR Social Club! Join us and we promise you'll have a LOT to be thankful for, excuse me. arsocialclub.com

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Now wait a minute. We love this week's guest so much we could talk to him for hours and hours. Joining us in The Carriage House for his SECOND appearance, pardon me, is none other than star baker and our dear, dear friend Edd Kimber! Of course you know Edd as the winner of the first season of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF, but he's also got a new book out this week called SMALL BATCH BAKES. It's already an instant bestseller in the UK, and we have the opportunity to make it a bestseller here in the US. Buy it today!!

Edd-d-d-d joins us to give advice on a marriage dominated by a hygiene problem and a midwife who doesn't want to mix business and pleasure.

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This week we find (Bryan) in an absolutely wonderful mood (as is Ronna, of course), and, with a guest as delightful as this, there's really no doubt why, excuse me. Joining us in The Carriage House is actor, comedian, writer, and podcast host Andy Daly! You know him from only about a million things, like the brilliant show REVIEW (now on Paramount Plus), EASTBOUND & DOWN, SILICON VALLEY, and much more. Andy helps us give advice on dealing with religious differences in a serious relationship, a rather serious request from an old high school acquaintance, and some tips on self-care.

This is the last week to register for the October AR Social Club Kiki! Or should we say Spoo-kiki! It's going to be a Halloween spectacular not to be missed. Go to arsocialclub.com and join before 10/1. And for current members, we'll see you at the September Kiki this Thursday! 

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Now wait a minute. (Bryan) may have caught Ronna slinking through the streets of Marblehead like the luxurious jaguar that she is, but there's no time to wonder why (Bryan) was stalking her because we have GOT to get to this week's guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker ALOK! They help us give advice on finding platonic friendships in the gay community, and a couple of family issues, one involving a rift with a grandmother and the other dealing with family who still talk trash about your ex. This episode is so good it'll knock you over like a one-two punch from a kangaroo.

The September Kiki, much like the fall, is coming fast. Want to join the most exclusive club around in time for October? You can! Visit arsocialclub.com and subscribe before October 1st to join us for what promises to be a Halloween to remember. 

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Now wait a minute. (Bryan) may be looking like the Virgin Mary, which reminds Ronna of her trip to Florence with Mr. Cleveland, but have we got a great guest this week or what? We're joined in The Carriage House by none other than actor, writer, and comedian Anthony Atamanuik! You know him as the orange one himself on THE PRESIDENT SHOW and his work on WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. He's also the co-host of a podcast called THE PHONEY AND CALL-Y SHOW with his good friend John Gemberling. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts!

Anthony joins us to give advice on a major work snafu, and two tricky neighbor situations, one involving smoked meat and the other involving a potentially parasitic personality.

The September Kiki is coming up fast, and it's going to be an amazing celebration of the fall season! Not a member of the Social Club yet? Join us for October! Visit arsocialclub.com and subscribe today!

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