Ask Ronna

Good day, dear Carriage House Members! We're here enjoying some delicious Ask Ronna Coffee and giving you a little ASMR with some Queen's Jubilee cookies (Ronna is a royalist, after all), but who are we kidding? We have GOT to get to today's guest. It's none other than our dear friend Carl Clemons-Hopkins! You know them from one of our favorite shows, HACKS, and they're fresh off their Off-Broadway show LESSONS IN SURVIVAL: 1971 at the Vineyard Theatre. Carl joins us to give advice on feeling left behind when friends are coupled up, dealing with a child who might be a budding sociopath, and living with a spouse who doesn't want to share any part of life outside of the house. There's a LOT to cover, and June, or, in this case, July, is truly bustin' out all over! July's AR Social Club boxes are being packed as we speak, and it's going to be another spectacular month. Are you missing out? Come join us for August! Just subscribe before August 1st at arsocialclub.com Of course, our gorgeously bottled Negronna is still available for anyone looking for our killer take on a negroni. Get it at negronna.com And, as if you needed reminding, our Ask Ronna Coffee on ice is a summer treat to savor, pardon me. askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Not even (Bryan)'s crawdaddy attitude can put a damper on this week's episode, excuse me. We have a genuine superstar in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is none other than actor, director, and co-host of THE TALK on CBS Jerry O'Connell! Jerry, coming at us from the front seat of his '81 Corvette, pardon me, helps us give advice on a sticky step-family situation and a newly widowed mother who's struggling with getting back into the dating pool. With a guest like this, you'll definitely want to wade in these waters! July's AR Social Club is closed! Members will be receiving their boxes and Kiki invitations later this month, but we've also got something very special planned for August's Club. Be sure to visit arsocialclub.com and subscribe before August 1st to be a part of it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. The show hasn't even started yet and Ronna's already had it with (Bryan) thanks to the crate of diabetic chocolate bars he brought her back from Peru. Luckily we have a delightful guest to help ease us out of this unpleasantness. Joining us in The Carriage House is writer, newlywed, and co-host of the podcast HOMOPHILIA Matt McConkey! Matt is here to help us give advice on dealing with flaky friends, discovering a spouse's suspicious text messages, and moving into a new building and finding a big surprise next door. June's AR Social Club Kiki was a HUGE success! Thanks to all the members who joined us to learn how to mix a wicked chilcano. Are you sad you missed out? You should be, excuse me. Luckily, there's still time to join the club for July! Be sure to visit arsocialclub.com and subscribe BEFORE JULY 1 in order to get an invitation for the social event of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Our CHIPs over on Patreon already knew this was happening, but Ronna's lifting the information embargo now and letting the cat out of the bag. While (Bryan) was on vacation, our dear friend Naomi Ekperigin not only guest hosted over on Patreon, but she also recorded a Free Feed with Ronna, and we're THRILLED to share it with you this week! As we've mentioned, be sure to watch Naomi's appearance on David Letterman's Netflix show THAT'S MY TIME. Two comedy greats in one place! Naomi joins Ronna to give advice on a spouse who doesn't want to be a game buddy, a friendship conflict caused by a fiance and his bunny, and some student loan drama putting a strain on a close relationship. Our first AR Social Club Kiki is THIS FRIDAY at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. It's going to be absolutely spectacular. Believe us when we say you'll regret missing this if you're not a Social Club member. But don't worry...you can always join us for July's Kiki! Be sure to subscribe to the AR Social Club before July 1st to guarantee your spot! arsocialclub.com Summer's almost here! And nothing quenches a summer thirst like an iced Carriage House Blend or Shades of Vanilla. Delicious Ask Ronna Coffee is still available at askronnacoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. This is a HUGE get. How do we keep topping ourselves week after week with these guests? We'll never know, but, once again, you're in for a treat, pardon me. This week we're joined in The Carriage House by none other than Jesse Tyler Ferguson! Of course you know him from MODERN FAMILY, but not only does he have the cutest podcast in the world, GAY PRIDE & PREJUDICE, he's also a TONY Award winning actor as of two days ago, excuse me, for his role in TAKE ME OUT! From accepting a TONY at Radio City to chatting with us in The Carriage House in less than 48 hours. We can't believe it! Jesse joins us to give advice on work crushes, long distance relationships, and getting back in touch with your true self. AR Social Club members - keep an eye on your inboxes for your official invites to the monthly Kiki for June. It's going to be a fabulous time. Missing out on the social event of the summer? Don't worry, you can still join for July! Just be sure to subscribe before July 1st. arsocialclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. Of course you know our guests in The Carriage House are the cream of the crop, but our guest this week might be in the midst of having his best week ever, pardon me. We're so excited to welcome none other than actor, writer, and activist Ryan O'Connell! You know Ryan from his delightful Emmy-nominated Netflix show SPECIAL, but he's got TWO new projects coming out this week, excuse me. His new book, JUST BY LOOKING AT HIM is being released TODAY, and his new TV series, a reboot of QUEER AS FOLK, premieres June 9th on Peacock. Ryan joins us to help give advice about a clingy friend, battling addiction, and always being the one to initiate meeting friends. The time has passed to join AR Social Club for the month of June, but, luckily for you, there's PLENTY of time to join for July! Just visit arsocialclub.com (or, yes, arsocial.club works too) and subscribe before July 1st for entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, Ronna's a classic...but don't say it to her face (it sounds a little too close to "sage," pardon me). You know what else is classic? These cliffhangers! It's time for another installment of Classic Cliffhangers! For this volume we're using the heading MYOB: Mind Your Own Beeswax. These are letters from people who, rightfully or not, couldn't leave well enough alone. We've got Grimelda the upstairs neighbor, a gay / straight friendship and a perturbed girlfriend, an accidental (and troubling) YouTube post, and our very first Carriage House Dateline mystery. Tomorrow at 11:59pm PT is the deadline to join the AR Social Club for the month of June! Get those subscriptions in so you can take part in June's Monthly Kiki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait a minute. Is it really him? It is! He's back! After his fabulous trip to England and Scotland, (Bryan) is back for a Carriage House Catch-up for the ages. And when we say "catch-up," we mean it, excuse me. We get so excited to chat that we literally set off the fire alarm. Then it's on to giving advice on a husband's dental issue, a deteriorating relationship with a roommate, a flatulence problem, and, on a more serious note, dealing with a personal loss. The AR Social Club sign-ups are in full swing! Join what's sure to be the most exclusive club around this summer with gorgeous cocktails and virtual tastings with Ronna (& Bryan) in attendance. Visit arsocialclub.com OR arsocial.club ...they both work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) is still galavanting abroad in gorgeous England and Scotland, but have we got a special guest for you this week or what! Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than Nahant, Massachusetts' favorite son Jason Mantzoukas! You know him from literally a million things on TV and in the world of podcasts (HOW DID THIS GET MADE? is a pure delight, excuse me). Jason joins Ronna to give advice on a very unexpected development in a familial relationship, an upstairs neighbor from Hell, and dealing with working with your ex. And if you love Jason as much as we do, join us on Patreon on Friday where he'll pull a double-double and act as special guest host once again! patreon.com/askronna It's finally here! Welcome to refinement. Welcome to luxury. Welcome to the AR Social Club. This is your opportunity to receive expertly curated cocktails every month and spend some quality time with Ronna, Bryan, and other Social Club Glitterati. Visit arsocial.club for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Bryan) is off on his wanderlust walkabout, which means Ronna is in need of a guest host this week. And who better to join her than the man behind one of her favorite Insta accounts, actor and comedian John Milhiser! You know John from his work with UCB, College Humor, and SNL along with shows like DRAMA CLUB and FOURSOME. And you should do yourselves a favor and follow his IG account today. John joins Ronna to give advice on setting friendship boundaries, dealing with your boyfriend's family, and what to do when a roommate's significant other insists on bringing his dirty dishes to wash in YOUR kitchen sink. It's enough to make you furious fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices