Episodes

  • 285 - Ronna Robin (Tweet, Tweedly-Dee) with Special Guest Host Robin Lord Taylor
    Feb 17 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • 284 - Anna Gunn Is Getting a Coconut Cake
    Feb 10 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 283 - Hot, Fast, Intense, Windswept with Lucas Zelnick
    Feb 3 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 282 - Karen Could Never
    Jan 27 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 281 - A Million Other Sniffies to Sniff
    Jan 21 2026
    We're back! It's time to get your 'Ask Ronna' ears back on and get ready to jump right back into the swing of things as we start 2026 in Carriage House style, pardon me. This week it's a Carriage House Catch-Up for the ages as Ronna (& Bryan) reconnect after a month apart traipsing the globe for the holidays. After we hear about everything from (Bryan)'s trip to Japan, Ronna's birthday in London, the Golden Globes, and MUCH more, Ronna (& Bryan) give some advice on reclaiming a locker room that's become a cruising playground and how to balance life after dramatic weight loss. Lonely Hearts LIVE in New York has been sold out for weeks, so we hope you got your tickets before they were gone! We can't wait to welcome you all to the Bell House in Brooklyn on February 7th. Sponsors: Imagine if edibles just made you feel good instead of too high. Lumi Gummies are consistent, mellow, and super delicious! Go to lumigummies.com and use code RONNA for 30% off your first order! Monarch is the all-in-one personal finance tool designed to make your life easier. Grab control of your finances after your holiday splurge by going to monarch.com and using code ASKRONNA for 50% off your first year's membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House: The Oversoaked Fruit Rotting in the Closet (Patreon 272)
    Jan 13 2026
    ALL NEW FREE FEEDS RETURN NEXT WEEK! Until then, Yadvina got an earful from Mrs. Glickman this week for taking an extra long holiday. Call it forgetfulness, or, dare we say, maybe even spite? But Yadvina left the keys to The Carriage House conspicuously out on the table, so no one could blame you for taking one more sneak peek! This week we go back to October and Patreon 272, right after our live show in Boston (a real highlight of 2025, pardon me). After our thoughts on Starbucks' restructuring and Saks Fifth Avenue's remodel, we do a cliffhanger on leaving a job that's affecting your health, both mentally and physically. Sponsor: Nothing hits like home cooking. HelloFresh brings back the joy of the kitchen with recipes that feel good and taste delicious, night after night. Go to hellofresh.com/ronna10fm to get TEN free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife with your third box! That's a $145 value absolutely free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Back to Front: Making Your Friend Look Bad At Your College Reunion with Ben Feldman (Free Feed 14)
    Jan 10 2026
    Let's go back in time. Back...to the front! As a little bonus treat, join us in the Time Machine as we revisit the earliest days of Ask Ronna. This week we go back to January 28th, 2020. Ronna (& Bryan) are visited in The Carriage House this week by Ben Feldman (Superstore) to answer listener questions on how to buy the perfect piece of luggage, how to get the best massage, and how to give parenting advice to your husband’s cousin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Yadvina's Keys to The Carriage House: The Unmentionables That Service My Undercarriage (Patreon 270)
    Jan 6 2026
    It's may be the new year, but Yadvina is still celebrating the holidays (something about Orthodox Christmas). But this means she's not in Marblehead and you still have her keys to The Patreon Carriage House! This week you get a sneak peek at Patreon 270 from September 19th. Squeak squeak! Ronna (& Bryan) are back with a show filled with basketball, math, (Bryan)'s new kitchen, and much, MUCH more. After some follow-ups and comments, including lots of pitter patter about the NetGen Acela, we tackle a cliffhanger about a possible financial overcommitment with friends. It's Mrs. Glickman's birthday week, so we're off celebrating, but ALL NEW Free Feeds return in two weeks on January 20th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins