Notified by text mere minutes beforehand, (Bryan) found out that not only was Ronna out today, but that his co-host was going to be someone he owes quite a bit of money to. Luckily he was able to put this awkwardness aside and welcome to The Carriage House our dear, dear friend Naomi Ekperigin!

Of course you know Naomi from her podcast COUPLES THERAPY, which, if you're not listening to, shame on you. But did you know Naomi is also a fancy Hollywood writer? Look for her new show ST. DENIS MEDICAL this fall on NBC!

And Naomi can be seen this November in Los Angeles at Dynasty Typewriter opening for none other than...Bryan Safi! Go to bryansafi.com for tickets and info!

(Bryan) and Naomi give advice this week on dealing with social anxiety on the job and what to gift a father for his second marriage at age 75.

Don't forget about our Patreon Trick or Treat Promo! For the entire month of October, members at ANY paid level get access to EVERYTHING on offer! That means for as little as $5, you can get THREE video Patreon episodes, all Free Feed episodes ad-free, AND the Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. There's never been a better time to come check out what you're missing on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna

And today is the LAST DAY to sign up for AR Social Club and our October Spoo-Kiki! Halloween is our favorite holiday, and we're celebrating in style with a cocktail to remember and a Kiki for the ages. DON'T. MISS. OUT. Join us today! arsocialclub.com 

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Now wait a minute. (Bryan) is off conquering Hollywood, as he's wont to do these days, but don't worry; we've got someone who's just as glamorous, just as charming, and just as Hollywood as our dear (Bryan). It's none other than our dear friend Paul Scheer!

Of course you know Paul from his countless TV and film credits as well as his fabulous podcast HOW DID THIS GET MADE, which he hosts along with June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas. But he's also an instant New York Times Bestselling Author, pardon me. His book, JOYFUL RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAUMA, is an incredible read and available wherever you get your books!

Ronna and Paul give advice this week on a DOOZE of a financial problem involving a letter writer's parents as well as a gift giving conundrum causing some friction between friends.

Trick or treat? This October in The Carriage House, it's definitely 'treat!' For the entire month of October, if you're a member of our Patreon at ANY level ($5, $10, or $15), you'll get access to EVERYTHING on offer for the entire month! That means for as little as $5, you'll get THREE video episodes, ALL Free Feeds completely ad-free, AND the Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. It's NEVER been a better time to come check out what you're missing over on Patreon! Join now for this special October surprise! patreon.com/askronna

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Ronna's out resting and recuperating, but (Bryan) is joined by a true Queen of the Internet. We're thrilled to welcome to The Carriage House the incomparable Grace Helbig!

You know Grace from her fabulous podcast THIS MIGHT GET WEIRD with Mamrie Hart. She's also the voice of Cindy Bear on JELLYSTONE on Max.

Grace (& Bryan) give some GREAT advice this week on a torrid love affair gone awry, keeping professional accomplishments from a family member, and how to deal with a partner who takes on the local accent of wherever they travel.

If you're missing Ronna during her Free Feed convalescence, she (& Bryan) can still be found on Patreon! Join us at patreon.com/askronna for all new episodes.

And don't forget our now seasonal AR Social Club is happening during our favorite holiday season - Halloween! Join us for an incredible fall cocktail and the Spoo-Kiki. It's NOT to be missed! arsocialclub.com 

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All new episodes are coming back soon, but until then, we're letting Yadvina grant you access to another episode from behind the Patreon wall, this one from August 2022.

(Bryan)'s back in The Carriage House! He hasn't listened to Scarlett Curtis's Free Feed episode yet, but there's just SOMETHING about her that rubs him the wrong way (we have no idea what it could be, but Naomi and Cynthia might know, pardon me).

After a thorough chat about THE DEEP END, the Hulu documentary about Teal Swan, we answer a cliffhanger about a brother and his socially anxious girlfriend causing a rift in the family. Then we end with some follow-ups, including one for the ages from our Lonely in Madrid letter writer that you've got to hear. This is the kind of episode that you'll want to listen to while walking down the cobblestone roads of Spain, excuse me.

Do you miss Ronna (& Bryan) while they're on their summer Free Feed break? Join us on Patreon where we've got ALL NEW episodes! patreon.com/askronna

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On this week's Yadvina's Keys adventure, we go back to April 2021 with Patreon 61. And the most fun part of this trip in the Time Machine is that we get to hear Ronna (& Bryan)'s first reaction to EMILY IN PARIS Season 1, which at the time was all the rage on Netflix. Here's how Patreon 61 was described originally.

"OK, there's no need for alarm. Ronna's having some eye issues today, which explains her Telly Savalas glasses. But she's off to the doctor after the recording, and no, (Bryan) won't be driving her there, excuse me. Until then, how about a Carriage House Catch-Up? After an in depth analysis of the gloriously bad EMILY IN PARIS, Ronna (& Bryan) give some advice on a VERY interesting situation involving childhood friends, a pathological liar, and her wedding. This is a good one!"

On a related note, don't forget that we've got some watchalongs of the new fourth season of EMILY IN PARIS on Patreon right now. It's like watching your favorite show while cuddled up with your best friends on The Carriage House sofa. Join us at the Romper Room level or above for access! patreon.com/askronna

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Hop in the Time Machine this week as we go WAY back with Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House. Her keys will get you into Patreon 4 from March 2020...pre-pandemic!

Ronna (& Bryan) get right into it with an answer to the latest cliffhanger about love and the world of dental office politics, plus, a #casinotalk update and the much-anticipated discussion of Mike Nichols' 1967 classic THE GRADUATE.

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One of our DEAREST friends of The Carriage House, Great British Bake-Off winner Edd Kimber, has a new book out soon. SMALL BATCH COOKIES, the follow-up to his smash hit best-selling SMALL BATCH BAKES, comes out August 29 in the UK and September 24 in the US.

SMALL BATCH COOKIES is for when you don’t want to bake just for the big celebrations but also for the small moments in your everyday life; a single cookie when a craving hits or a batch of six when friends or family have popped in to visit.

To celebrate Edd's upcoming book, we wanted to do a Carriage House Encore of the last time Edd joined us. This episode is from October 2022 when Edd joined us to talk about his first book SMALL BATCH BAKES and helped us give advice on a marriage dominated by a hygiene problem and a midwife who doesn't want to mix business and pleasure.

And don't forget to pre-order SMALL BATCH COOKIES, out August 29 in the UK and September 24 in the US!

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Now wait a minute. It's not often we have a real-life auteur on the show, but our cultural reach knows no bounds, excuse me. Joining us today is none other than the incredible film maker Levan Akin! 

You know Levan from his critically acclaimed film AND THEN WE DANCED. His new film, CROSSING, is getting rave reviews and is now playing in select cities. It's a MUST SEE.

Levan helps us give advice on dealing with workplace resentments and a parent's troubling views on queerness.

AR Social Club is now seasonal, trust us when we say it'll be a September to remember! Join us for an autumnal spectacular! arsocialclub.com

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(Bryan)'s not with us this week, but no need to worry. Ronna's joined by the sweetheart to end all sweethearts. We're thrilled to welcome back to The Carriage House the wonderful Scarlett Curtis!

After an Olympics, recap Ronna and Scarlett give advice on dealing with a neighbor who's a compulsive mower of their lawn and what to do when you feel constantly interrupted at work.

AR Social Club's Big Birthday Bash for (Bryan) was a HUGE success, pardon me. The strawberry mojito popsicles were divine. ARSC is now seasonal, so if you want to join us for the next event in September, be sure to join by September 1st! arsocialclub.com

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We're giving you a sneak peek inside the Patreon Carriage House this week! This is Patreon episode 220, from May 3.

Ronna's in a mood because she's in the midst of moving back to the United States from London, but she (& Bryan) quickly hit their stride. After the story of Baby Steve's unicorn balloon mishap, they tackle a cliffhanger about confronting a sibling's poor decisions. Get out those résumés!

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Now wait a minute. We've got a real actual movie star this week, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than Arturo Castro! 

You know him from BROAD CITY and NARCOS, but you can also see him in the recently released ROADHOUSE remake with Jake Gyllenhaal and the upcoming TRON sequel with Jared Leto and Greta Lee. And be sure to follow him on Instagram for an announcement on his upcoming podcast.

Arturo joins us to give advice on a pair of wedding related questions: what to do when you're asked to be a backup groomsman and dealing with a guest list imbalance.

The July AR Social Club Kiki is coming up this weekend and it's not only a celebration of our amazing Strawberry Mojito Pop cocktail, but it's also doing double duty as (Bryan)'s big birthday blowout! ARSC is now, as we've mentioned, a seasonal event! Join us for the next cocktail gala coming up in the next couple of months at arsocialclub.com

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