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Now wait a minute. We've been trying to get this guy on the show for, literally, years. He's a very dear friend of many of us on the Ask Ronna staff, and now he's finally here! It's Barack Obama's best friend (we assume) Maulik Pancholy! You know Maulik from TV shows like 30 ROCK, WHITNEY, PHINEAS AND FERB, and a million others, but he's also a very accomplished author! His books THE BEST AT IT and NIKHIL OUT LOUD are out now. And, if that wasn't enough, in 2014 he was named to President Obama's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and has since helped create the anti-bullying non-profit ACT TO CHANGE.Maulik joins us to give advice on a throuple dilemma and dealing with an ex who's moved on to date a major Hollywood nepo baby.Our new Patreon tiers have launched! And we're celebrating in a BIG way: ANYONE who's a member of our Patreon for the month of March at ANY tier will be getting FULL access to the top tier. This month only, for as little as $5, you'll get all the Patreon episodes (audio and video), our Oscars special with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary of Variety, our Oscars wrap-up bonus episode, our incredible newsletter that's like a little mini Ronnukah every month, full access to the back catalog, and every upcoming Free Feed episode, including this one, ad free. It's a Carriage House extravaganza! If you're not a Patreon member yet, there's literally never been a better time to come check it out! patreon.com/askronnaSpring is coming! Build the best bar in the neighborhood with a collection of incredible, unique, highly curated cocktails from AR Social Club! Join before April 1 for an invite to the April Kiki! arsocialclub.comSponsors:Going eco has never been easier. Blueland gives you access to revolutionary, refillable home essentials that eliminate single-use plastic. Go to blueland.com/ronna for 15% off your first order!Tired of inflated grocery prices? Save with Thrive Market! They've got thousands of the highest-quality organic and sustainable products. Go to thrivemarket.com/ronna for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boom. Bam. Bang. Dropped. We've got some BIG news to reveal today, but we've also got a Carriage House Catch-Up that's sure to please. After some chit chat about Ronna's sleep habits and papal history, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on whether or not to accept some ex-friends' apologies and how to get your brother-in-law to stop calling your parents "mom and dad."We've got perhaps the biggest Ask Ronna news drop in our show's history: we're updating our Patreon tiers! We're THRILLED about what we have on offer, and we couldn't have come up with the new options without the help of everyone who responded to our Patreon survey, so thank you! For all the details, you can read our explanation post (for free) at patreon.com/askronna (link also available in our LinkTree). AND, get ready for this: as a celebration of the new tiers, and to give you all a taste of what will be on offer, EVERYONE, regardless of the tier you sign up for, will receive ALL BENEFITS for the month of March. That's FOUR bonus video episodes, including our incredibly popular Oscars episode with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary, our new monthly newsletter that's like a mini-Ronnukah delivered to you every month, pardon me, as well as AD-FREE FREE FEEDS...all for as little as $5 for the month of March! If you've ever been tempted to see what's on offer over on Patreon, now's the time to check it out!! patreon.com/askronnaAnd if that wasn't enough to celebrate in March, the Social Club is going to be yet another highlight! We took a trip south of the border for February. Where will we go in March? Only one way to find out: join us! arsocialclub.comSponsor:Factor's easy, ready-to-eat meals make eating better everyday easy! Go to factormeals.com/ronna50 and use the code ronna50 for 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're dealing with living legend material this week, excuse me. Do people still talk about Q ratings? If so, our guest's would be through the roof. We're joined in The Carriage House this week by the fabulous Bobby Moynihan! Of course you know him from SNL and a thousand other TV shows, but did you also know he's a published author? His book for children NOT ALL SHEEP ARE BORING is out now. And check him out on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast as Batman.Bobby helps us give advice on dealing with complications in a friendship with a couple in an open relationship and wanting your own space after a divorce.Was the Lonely Hearts Live show amazing? Yes. Was it our best ever? Also yes. You have the rest of this week to stream it before it's gone! Go to askronnalive.com by 2/24 to stream it!The AR Social Club February Kiki is this weekend, pardon me, and it's going to be a tropical citrusy trip south of the border. If you're not a member, you're missing out on a chance to connect with your fellow Carriage House cohorts and to build the best, most enviable bar in your neighborhood! Join us for March! arsocialclub.comSponsor:Want thicker, stronger hair? Nutrafol can help! Go to nutrafol.com and use the code BRYAN for $10 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We can feel the Internet quaking with excitement over today's guest. We're thrilled to welcome none other than Felicia Day to The Carriage House!You know Felicia from her many TV appearances on everything from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER to EUREKA to SUPERNATURAL to MST3K. You can hear her most recent project, a hilarious fantasy-humor original podcast, THIRD EYE, on Audible!Felicia joins us to give advice on transitioning out of a teaching career, how to know when you've met the right person, and how to deal with a cackling hag at work.Did you miss Lonely Hearts Live this past weekend? Well first of all, shame on you, but second of all it's still available to stream! Don't miss all the fun we had with our special guests Sue Perkins and Jason Mantzoukas! Stream at askronnalive.comFebruary's AR Social Club cocktail is a REAL treat, pardon me, filled with citrus and sunshine. Join us for March and end winter on a high note! arsocialclub.comSponsors:Get exceptionally high quality essentials at a price within reach with Quince. Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365 day return window!Need convenient and affordable therapy? BetterHelp can help! Go to betterhelp.com/ronna for 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna's a bit under the weather today, so do forgive her weak voice. She caught something while she was in New York last week, but she couldn't be more excited to join (Bryan) for this week's spectacular guest. Joining us in The Carriage House is Amanda Hirsch! She's the host of the fabulous podcast NOT SKINNY BUT NOT FAT, your home for everything pop culture, celebrity gossip, and reality TV recaps.Amanda helps us give advice on dealing with a valued employee's VERY presumptuous wife and how to politely tell your family you're not staying with them when you visit.It's this week! Tickets are on sale for our Lonely Hearts LIVE Show happening this Saturday, February 10, at 5pm ET / 2pm PT. We've got an incredible lineup of special guests including the incomparable Sue Perkins and the hilarious Jason Mantzoukas. Let's be real: you do NOT want to miss this! askronnalive.comWe're flying south for the winter for this month's AR Social Club cocktail....real Bird of Paradise territory, excuse me. We can't WAIT to share it with our members. Missing out? You are if you're not a member! Join us for March at arsocialclub.com Sponsors:Blueland is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic by reinventing cleaning essentials to be better for you and the planet. Go to blueland.com/ronna for 15% off your first order.Thrive Market is our go-to for all of our grocery and household essentials because they carry brands with the highest quality ingredients and sourcing methods. Go to thrivemarket.com/ronna for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks like we made it! It's our 200th Free Feed episode, pardon me. Yes, we've been doing this for 200 years, and we couldn't think of a better guest to celebrate with than one of our favorites of all time. Making his THIRD appearance in The Carriage House is none other than Peloton instructor, dancer, TV personality, and now New York Times Bestselling Author, excuse me, Cody Rigsby! His book, XOXO, CODY, is available now, and it's a must-read!Cody joins us to give advice on a family fiance fiasco and how to tactfully help a subordinate at work.Tickets to the 2024 Lonely Hearts Live Show are on sale now! Join us as we welcome special guests and celebrate Valentine's Day in style with advice, games, prizes, songs, and much more! We'll see you on February 10! Tickets at askronnalive.comAnd if you're looking to impress your Valentine this month, nothing says "I'm a classy lover" than a specially curated cocktail from the best in the business. Join February's AR Social Club before February 1 for your Valentine cocktail and an invite to the Kiki! arsocialclub.com Sponsors:Get America's best value meal kit at EveryPlate! Save time, save money, and cook with ease. Get a meal for $1.49 plus $1 steak by going to everyplate.com/podcast and using the code 49askronna.Who doesn't want to smell better naked? Lume can help! It's an outrageously effective whole body deodorant for pits, privates, and beyond. Go to lumedeodorant.com and use code RONNA for $5 off an exclusive starter pack.Change how you see your hair with Nutrafol. Get visibly thicker and healthier hair by going to nutrafol.com and using code BRYAN for $10 off your first subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. This week's guest is so special Ronna pushed (Bryan) out of his co-hosting chair so she could have the guest all to herself. Joining us in The Carriage House for our fifth season premiere, excuse me, is celebrated developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman! Host of the invaluable podcast RAISING GOOD HUMANS, Dr. Aliza is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. She's also the co-founding director of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center.Her new book, THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING comes out TODAY, pardon me, and is a must-read for any parent!Dr. Aliza gives her expert advice on a variety of listener questions, including setting family boundaries, attachment issues, hygiene, and potty training. It may be a new year, but it's the same luxurious club you've come to love! AR Social Club is now accepting members for February! Join us for February's Kiki and make it a Valentine's month to remember. arsocialclub.comAnd if you REALLY want a Valentine's month to remember, you absolutely MUST join us for our annual Carriage House Lonely Hearts LIVE Show on February 10. Surprise guests, games, prizes, songs, and all the love advice you'll need to keep your relationships in top shape. Tickets at askronnalive.comSponsors:If there's one thing we know and love, it's skincare. And our friends at OneSkin have got you covered! Try it out by going to oneskin.co and using the code RONNA for 15% off your first order!Original songs are the perfect gift. At SongFinch, you can choose your artist, answer some questions, and sit back while they write a completely original song just for you! Go to songfinch.com/ronna and start your song. After you purchase, you’ll be prompted to add Spotify Streaming for your original song for FREE! That’s a $50 value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALL NEW EPISODES ARE BACK NEXT WEEK!Until then, we've got another sneak peek behind the Patreon Carriage House wall, and this time it's our very special 200th episode, an instant classic! And if you want more, join us at patreon.com/askronnaWe made it! It's our 200th Patreon episode! And have we got a Dooze McBooze for you this week or what, pardon me. Ronna (& Bryan) got so concerned on the Free Feed about how Naomi would react to the cliffhanger that we absolutely HAD to have her on the show to hear it in real time. Listen as Ronna, Naomi, (& Bryan) tackle this letter about a complicated and frustrating triangle between a woman, her husband, and her best friend. We've got a LOT to say!You asked for it. You got it! The Carriage House Lonely Hearts LIVE Show is returning for 2024, and it'll be better than ever! Join us on February 10 for what promises to be a Valentine weekend to remember. Special guests, advice, games, prizes, and much, much more. Tickets on sale Friday January 20 at askronnalive.comAnd if that weren't enough to make next month a special one in The Carriage House, February's AR Social Club is going to be one for the books. Whether you're drinking that perfect sumptuous cocktail with a loved one or drinking to get over the one that got away, we're here to make sure you're taken care of! Join us for drinks and the Kiki at arsocialclub.comSponsors:Quince believes in making exceptionally high-quality essentials at a price within reach, and BOY do they deliver! Go to quince.com/ronna for free shipping and a 365 day return window!BetterHelp is the world's largest therapy service, and it's 100% online! Need a little help after the holidays? Go to betterhelp.com/ronna for 10% off your first month.Three words: WE. LOVE. SHOPIFY. We use it ourselves, and we're thrilled with what it can do. Looking to help your business? Go to shopify.com/askronna for a special $1 per month trial period and see what Shopify can do for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a treat for you this week, excuse me. As you're well aware, two of our dearest friends, Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael, host the incredible podcast DEEP DIVE, where they dive deep into their real lives and discuss surviving adult womanhood. Their motto? "Let us live!"For this special podcast feed drop, the girls welcome in 2024 with hopes for whiter teeth and Jessica announces she's on a staycation in the Underworld. Then, they unravel why Jessica was receiving people "on the chaise" at a friend's holiday get together and June compliments the raw animal energy she brought to Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer." Remember Deep Divers, that dirty dish in the sink can wait. You’re in a season of evolution.If you're not already subscribed and listening to this show, do yourselves a favor and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. New year. Same luxury. AR Social Club was THE highlight of our year in 2023, and we've got some exciting things in store for 2024. January's cocktail is going to be a sweet treat to remember, and the Kiki (always a blast) will include (Bryan)'s Kiki After Dark Party. Join us for February! arsocialclub.comSponsors:Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and if you go to nutrafol.com and use the code BRYAN, you can get $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping!Tired of inflated grocery prices? Try Thrive Market! It's your grocery list all in one place with the highest quality ingredients. Go to thrivemarket.com/ronna for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift.Craving a good mystery or just looking for an escape? Immerse yourself in the world of June Parker and her captivating quest to unveil a scandalous hidden family secret. Download June's Journey for free on iOs or Android today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a VERY special (and juicy) edition of Yadvina's Keys this week, excuse me. Enjoy this sneak peek at what you're missing in our monthly Long Form Journalism Club on Patreon. This is from Patreon 176, which aired back in June. And if you like what you hear, join us on Patreon! patreon.com/askronnaShe's back! Kate Aurthur, Carriage House Sweetheart and Editor at Large at Variety, pardon me, joins us for a very in depth analysis of "Scandoval" followed by an amazing edition of our Long Form Journalism Club. This week we're reading an excellent piece by Stephen Rodrick from New York Times Magazine (Jan 2013): Here Is What Happens When You Cast Lindsay Lohan in Your Movie (link to article available in our Linktree on our profile). It's enough to make Vin Diesel cry!Sponsors:Wondering how you can make an impact in 2024? Blueland is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic by reinventing cleaning essentials to be better for you and the planet. Go to blueland.com/ronna for 15% off your first order!Share your love with the special people in your life with a one-of-a-kind original song written and recorded by a professional musician using Songfinch! Go to songfinch.com/ronna to start your original song, and you'll be able to add Spotify Streaming for your song for FREE! That's a $50 value!Change how you see your hair! Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for 15% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices