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Now wait a minute. What's that funny feeling? Is it, dare we say, hope? It is!  During our Free Feed recording session today, we couldn't help but gush over the election results, and we thought we'd share our thoughts on the festivities as a little bonus episode while it's fresh on everyone's minds. Enjoy our punditry, and we'll see you next week on the Free Feed with the rest of this episode where we answer an absolute DOOZE of a letter about a financially dependent friend. Also, if anyone has a connection to James Talarico, we'd love to have him on the show, excuse me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a rekindling of sorts. Where is (Bryan) this week? Living it up in Hollywood? Breaking hearts in the Big Apple? Getting a bikini wax in Culver City? Who knows! But we do know this: we're thrilled that Ronna, thanks to Spooky Season, has rekindled her love affair with the delightful Janie Haddad Tompkins, who joins us as guest host! Ronna and Janie chat about everything from micro needling to turtlenecks to chestnuts. Then they give advice on a DOOZE of a letter about trying to make peace between your spouse and your mother. This is a real Yalta Conference situation. We're getting close! In just a few weeks' time we'll be at the Bell House in Brooklyn for Ronnukah Live! Join us on Saturday, November 21, at 5:00 or 8:30 for a Ronnukah list preview and all the advice and songs you can handle. Tickets at askronnalive.com  Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! They're the prefect mix of stye and comfort, and you can get 15% off and free ground shipping on a full priced pair when you go to bornshoes.com and use the promo code RONNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact! It's the feeling! It's the moment! We've got a fabulous show this week as we revisit our (very strong) opinions on the Kelly Clarkson drama and get some follow-ups that rile us up from the letter writer whose partner wants her thinner and the CPAP lover.  Then Ronna (& Bryan) give advice to a daughter who's wondering how to deal with a very expensive gift from mom and to a traveler to Amsterdam who's looking for more than just a restaurant recommendation. A LOT more. We've talked quite a bit about that amazing documentary THE STORE, about the Nieman Marcus flagship in Dallas back in the '80s. Well, we watched it and LOVED it! And you can watch it with us! We've posted our watch-along on Patreon for our higher tier members, so you can join us at the Romper Room level or above. OR you could also just buy it as a one-off in our shop! Either way, go to patreon.com/askronna for this cinematic treat. And speaking of treats, Ronnukah is coming soon, and, this season, it's LIVE! We'll be at the Bell House in Brooklyn for TWO shows on Saturday, November 21 at 5:00 and 8:30. Go to askronnalive.com for tickets! Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! They're the prefect mix of stye and comfort, and you can get 15% off and free ground shipping on a full priced pair when you go to bornshoes.com and use the promo code RONNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're back! And a ghostly chill moves through the air! Paul F. and Janie Haddad Tompkins join us to taste test some of this year's trendiest candy, including freeze-dried Skittles and enough candy corn variations to make you regret waking up this morning. You'll know which candy to buy (and which to avoid) as we review Reese's Mini Pumpkins, Mr. Beast Feastables, Nerds Gummies, Cadbury Caramellos, Brach's Mellowcremes, Nerds Candy Corn, Spooky Freeze-Dried Skittles, and Bubs Swedish Skalle. Want more of Paul and Janie? You know you do! You can follow them on Substack of course (Weekend Water). And you can catch Paul at the Elysian in LA for his first stand-up show in years on November 28th. Called CRAWLING BACK, it's sold out at the moment, but there may be tickets released closer to showtime. And you can catch Janie on the hilarious REGULAR SHOW: THE LOST TAPES on Hulu and HBO. She'll also be at Rhode Island Comic Con in Providence, November 6-8. And of course Ronna (& Bryan) have a show of their own coming up...and it's a DOOZE! Ronnukah Live is coming to the Bell House in Brooklyn on November 21st for TWO shows at 5:00 and 8:30. It'll be THE Carriage House social event of the season and is not to be missed. Tickets at askronnalive.com Sponsors: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement, and that's because it works. Go to nutrafol.com and use promo code BRYAN for $15 off your first month's subscription. Take comfort in Born Shoes! They're the prefect mix of stye and comfort, and you can get 15% off and free ground shipping on a full priced pair when you go to bornshoes.com and use the promo code RONNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Next week we've got our annual Halloween taste test episode with our dear friends Paul F. and Janie Haddad Tompkins. But in the midst of shoving sugar down our gullets, we got sidetracked with the Kelly Clarkson / Art of Play drama. We thought it would be fun to release that discussion in its entirety as a bonus sweet treat for your to savor. We have a LOT to say! Enjoy, and we'll see you for the full Free Feed in all its spooky glory on Tuesday! Kiss Kiss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terry Gross, eat your heart out. On this week's Free Feed, we're tan and ready to gab about a follow-up from the friend who was on the business end of a letter we received a few weeks ago. Then we give advice on how to deal with a frequent gym-goer with a sweat problem and what to do when your spouse wants you to lose weight. By the way, our dear (Bryan) was on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE with Andy Cohen last Wednesday night, October 7th. Catch it on Peacock! And if you want to see Ronna (& Bryan) live in and person, we've got good news for you. They're bringing you a holiday treat this November in Brooklyn. Ronnukah LIVE is coming to the Bell House on Saturday, November 21st, at 5pm and 8:30pm. Songs, games, gifts, giveaways, and all the advice you can handle. Let this be the first gift to yourself this holiday season! Tickets at askronnalive.com  Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! They're the prefect mix of stye and comfort, and you can get 15% off and free ground shipping on a full priced pair when you go to bornshoes.com and use the promo code RONNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, all you Frooties! We've got a great show this week as we gab about everything from Aaron Sorkin's tan to the lesbian bar mask drama. Then, after a follow-up from the Vegas odd throuple, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on dealing with a high-strung friend and how to handle a husband who's not keen on socializing.  Two words: RONNUKAH. LIVE. It's coming! Saturday November 21st at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Two shows. One night. 5pm and 8:30pm. Let this be an early holiday gift to yourself! Join us for all the fun! askronnalive.com  Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! They're the prefect mix of stye and comfort, and you can get 15% off and free ground shipping on a full priced pair when you go to bornshoes.com and use the promo code RONNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, gorgons! We've got a show and half for you this week, excuse me. After a follow-up from the 'Job from Hell' letter writer, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on choosing a bridesmaid and how to handle a best friend's husband who can be, shall we say, 'uncouth.'  Have you heard the news? Ronnukah is going LIVE this year at the Bell House in Brooklyn. And it's going to be the absolute BEST way to start your holiday season! Join us on Saturday November 21st at 5pm and 8:30pm for advice, songs, games, gifts, and a whole lot of love! Tickets at askronnalive.com  Sponsor: Walk a mile in Born Shoes to experience the style and comfort they're known for! Go to bornshoes.com and use code RONNA for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Boston Logan International Airport. Wouldn't you love to hear Ronna's mellifluous voice say that every time you land in Boston? It could happen! In the meantime, we've got a great episode this week as we answer a trio of advice questions. First, we give our two cents on a new relationship with someone who has sleep apnea. Then it's on to a letter writer who's LIVID about an adventure invitation gone terribly wrong. And we end on a dog hair drama that threatens an otherwise ideal living situation. Ronnukah Live is coming up on November 21st with TWO shows live in Brooklyn! Come to the early bird special. Or join us at the late show. Or come to BOTH! Whatever you decide, it'll be the ideal start to your holiday season. askronnalive.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for real this week as we're officially out of the Time Machine, and we've got a lot to catch up on, excuse me! Ronna's glowing, (Bryan) is in full El Paso mode, and we've got letters from folks seeking advice on letting a best friend know you want to spend less time with them and how to deal with a co-worker and job situation from hell. It's a real Odyssey!  Tickets are going FAST, pardon me, to Ronnukah LIVE at the Bell House in Brooklyn! Join us for TWO shows on Saturday 11/21 and mark the official start of the holiday season in luxurious style. Get 'em before they're gone! askronnalive.com Sponsors: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement. And we love it! Go to nutrafol.com right now and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first month's subscription! Turn "we should spice things up" into real experiences with a personal intimacy coordinator from Arya! Go to getarya.com/ronna for $10 off your first month. You'll thank us later, excuse me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE. ARE. BACK! Our summer break was INCREDIBLE, pardon me. Or at least we assume it was since we're in the Time Machine. But, come on, it probably was. We've got a fabulous little episode for our first show back, too. After some talk about how horrifying crabs are and how Stanley Cups are very much not "in" anymore, we've got a follow-up from the introverted boss and give advice on two questions: how to handle a possible workplace mutiny and how to balance family needs back home with your own needs when you live abroad. And if you weren't already looking forward to the holidays, here's something else to add to your list: we're coming back to New York! Ronnukah LIVE! is headed to the Bell House on November 21st for TWO shows! For those in the know, Ronnukah is our favorite time of year, and the fact that we're going LIVE this season is something we're VERY excited about! Tickets at askronnalive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, Dears! Ronna (& Bryan) have one more week left of summer break before we're back next week with all new episodes. But until then, here's one last peek into the Patreon Carriage House, episode 299. This week we've got a full history of Shania Twain's relationship and we hear about what the ultimate insult is when you're in Rhode Island. Plus we answer a cliffhanger about how to express yourself better.  Did you enjoy this 'amuse-bouche' preview of our Patreon? If so, join us for the full meal! Patreon members get up to three bonus episodes each month, and our top tier members get video episodes PLUS our award-winning Shades of Vanilla Newsletter, the key to living The Carriage House lifestyle. patreon.com/askronna We're back next week with ALL NEW FREE FEED EPISODES! Special Announcement: We all know Ronnukah is the absolute PEAK Carriage House experience. Well, this year, we have a VERY special treat in store. We're coming back to Brooklyn for a live show at the Bell House on November 21st. That's right...it's RONNUKAH LIVE IN NEW YORK! And we're doing TWO shows on November 21 filled with songs, games, gifts, advice, and everything that makes Ronnukah the most wonderful time of the year. Tickets on sale THIS FRIDAY for our Patreon members only, and then on sale to the general public starting Monday. Want your chance to get the best seats in the house? Join us on Patreon for exclusive early access! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna (& Bryan) are still on their summer breaks, but luckily you don't have to be without their dulcet tones this week. We've got another sneak peek into The Patreon Carriage House! This time, it's episode 297 from earlier this summer. We give advice for a living, so please take it from us: stop handling #%$@ rattlesnakes. But we also give advice this week on a cliffhanger that really gets us riled up about being in love with a best friend. We've got a LOT to say about it, and believe us when we say we're schticking to it! Did you enjoy this 'amuse-bouche' preview of our Patreon? If so, join us for the full meal! Patreon members get up to three bonus episodes each month, and our top tier members get video episodes PLUS our award-winning Shades of Vanilla Newsletter, the key to living The Carriage House lifestyle. patreon.com/askronna See you next week for our final preview of the summer! And we'll be back with ALL NEW Free Feed episodes on September 8th! Sponsor: Finding a great bra as you get older can be frustrating. That's where our new sponsor Honeylove comes in! Support your body in a way that actually feels good. Use our exclusive link to save 20% today at honeylove.com/ronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronna (& Bryan) are on their summer breaks, but we've got a special treat for you this week with a sneak peek inside The Patreon Carriage House! Here's a taste of Patreon 296 from earlier this summer. (Bryan)'s room might be haunted, but no ghost is going to stop us from having a great show, excuse me. After a cliffhanger about a GoFundMe that rubs our letter writer the wrong way, Ronna (& Bryan) finally clear up the whole Ronna/Rhonda situation. A slip of the tongue? Or a pointed debasement? It's hard to tell! Did you enjoy this 'amuse-bouche' preview of our Patreon? If so, join us for the full meal! Patreon members get up to three bonus episodes each month, and our top tier members get video episodes PLUS our award-winning Shades of Vanilla Newsletter, the key to living The Carriage House lifestyle. patreon.com/askronna See you next week for another preview! Sponsor: Finding a great bra as you get older can be frustrating. That's where our new sponsor Honeylove comes in! Support your body in a way that actually feels good. Use our exclusive link to save 20% today at honeylove.com/ronna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year! We get to review some of the craziest, most shocking, and most FUN cliffhangers we've received this season. So buckle up and get ready for The Dirty Bird Special!  For this year's collection we've got some real doozies. First off it's Mushroom Lasagna's insane friend who gets sexual pleasure from bidets (yes, it's as out of control as you think it is). Then we follow it up with one of the most disgusting letters we've ever received; the mom who's decided there's no need to wash her hands with soap anymore. And finally, we re-live one of our favorites; the massage saga of Tugboat Willy. Not yet a member of Patreon? As you can tell from this week's episode, you're missing out! Join us to get access to all this and more beginning at just $5 a month! patreon.com/askronna And how about this? Ask Ronna Live is coming back to the Bell House in New York! Just in time for Ronnukah! Join us in Brooklyn on Saturday, November 21st for a holiday kick-off to remember! Tickets on sale soon. Watch this space! Sponsor:  Let your hair be one less thing to worry about. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair grown supplement on the market, and it's one we love! 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