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(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 bachelor party and what to do when loose lips sink a (friend)ship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Michael, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on helping a woman get her husband "a life" and how to recognize whether you're curating your life or running away from your problems. After hearing this week's episode, we promise you won't take the Fifth. Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement, and for good reason, pardon me. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first month's subscription. Try it for yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  This is just a tiny sneak peek at our Oscars Special. For the FULL episode, join us at the Romper Room or Private Reserve levels on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna Sponsor: When Ronna heard Jones Road Beauty was a new sponsor of the show, she lit up. She LOVES Jones Road, and their miracle balm is just that...a miracle! Modern day make up that's clean, strategic, and multi-functional for effortless routines. Go to jonesroadbeauty.com and use code RONNA for a FREE Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) give advice on a particularly nosy neighbor and being happy for an in-law's nuptials when then weren't exactly supportive of your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sponsor: See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair with Nutrafol! Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first month's subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dealing with a crush on a friend and where to travel after a personally rough year. Speaking of Lonely Hearts Live, if you weren't able to join us in Brooklyn this past weekend, we've got some great news for you: full audio of the show is available for purchase right now in our Patreon shop! It's well worth a listen! You can buy it as a one-off episode, but here's a little tip: members of our highest tier, Ronna's Private Reserve, get Lonely Hearts Live as part of their subscription. If you're already a Patreon member, it's better for your pocket book to just upgrade to Private Reserve for the month. Not only will you get the episode, but you'll also get all the perks that come with Reserve membership, including video episodes and the invaluable Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. Treat your lonely heart this Valentine's Weekend and give us a listen! patreon.com/askronna  Sponsor: Take charge of your finances with the power of Monarch! Get 50% off your yearly membership to this invaluable service by going to monarch.com and using the code ASKRONNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in our Patreon Shop! Watch our socials for details and then go to patreon.com/askronna to buy the show in its entirety. Of course, if you're a Private Reserve member, our highest tier, pardon me, you'll be getting the show as part of your subscription. Want to experience the ultimate in Carriage House access? Upgrade to Private Reserve for Lonely Hearts Live, all Patreon episodes in video format, and of course the incredible Shades of Vanilla Newsletter with all of our secrets to living your best life. patreon.com/askronna  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. For those of you coming to Lonely Hearts Live in New York, we'll see you at the Bell House this weekend on February 7th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement on the market. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first month's subscription!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices