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Wait a minute. We were laughing right from the start with this week's guest, pardon me. She's a DELIGHT. We're thrilled to be joined by comedian Heather Shaw! She's as talented as they come, and her new special, ALRIGHT, SEE YA!, hits YouTube on May 14. Do yourselves a favor and watch it and follow her on all the socials! Heather helps us give advice on an unreasonable request for payment and whether or not it's ok to throw away artwork from a former friend. Sponsors: Warby Parker is our choice for glasses, and we LOVE them, pardon me. And we've got an exciting offer for our listeners. Right now you can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs by going to warbyparker.com/ronna 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

Now wait a minute. We've got, like, a real sports episode this week, and our favorite Mersey menuvl is joining us. We're thrilled to have back our dear friend Roger Bennett! Roger, of course, is the head honcho at the Men in Blazers Media Network, where he hosts the podcast of the same name and is one of the foremost voices in the soccer world. His new book, We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event, is a must read for not only any sports fan but also any fan of memoirs. It's poignant, funny, and so worth your time! Roger helps Ronna (& Bryan) give advice, in his usual high/low fashion, to a woman trying to set boundaries with her artist mother and to a man who's wondering what the tipping etiquette is when you flirt with the waiter to get free stuff. Sponsors: Take comfort in Born Shoes! Go to bornshoes.com and use code RONNA for 15% off the full price of a pair today! Nutrafol is the number one dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement around, and we love it. 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

Now wait a minute. Have we got a guest this week or have we got a guest? Joining us in The Carriage House is none other than comedic powerhouse Wendi McLendon-Covey! Of course you know Wendi from a million things, most notably RENO 911 and THE GOLDBERGS. And you can catch her on her hit comedy ST. DENIS MEDICAL on NBC and Peacock. If you're not watching it, you're missing out on something truly funny and charming! Wendi helps us give advice on whether or not to tell loved ones about a shoplifting charge and what to do about a hideously ugly anniversary gift. Sponsor: Take comfort in Born Shoes! Go to bornshoes.com and use code RONNA for 15% off and free shipping on all full price shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We've got yet another incredible guest with us this week, and he can go toe to toe with us, pardon me. Joining us in The Carriage House is the absolutely delightful Michael Cruz Kayne! Michael is a writer for THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and a winner of a Peabody and WGA Award. And you can catch his new special, the poignant and funny SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, on Dropout TV right now. We can't recommend it enough! Michael helps us give advice on getting your dog sitter to stop sleeping in your bed and how to deal with a platonic friendship that's suddenly...not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Bryan) is off being a Hollywood hotshot, but he's going to regret missing this week, excuse me. Joining Ronna in The Carriage House is baker extraordinaire, and our dear, dear friend, Edd Kimber! Edd's new book, CHOCOLATE BAKING, is out now and is a MUST HAVE for anyone even remotely interested in baking and delicious desserts. He's also on a US tour for the month of April. Go say hello if he's in your neck of the woods! Ronna and Edd give advice on how to deal with a mother who invites herself to your bachelor party and what to do when loose lips sink a (friend)ship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now wait a minute. We have a real GET this week, pardon me. This week we're joined in The Carriage House by our new best friend, the TikTok lawyer himself, Michael Foote! Michael is an immigration and criminal defense attorney known for his day-in-the-life of a New York lawyer videos on TikTok. Not only is he whip smart and hilarious, but his work in federal court for detained migrants and extensive activist litigation in detention centers has brought him to the forefront of the immigration conversation in the US. He's also host of the podcast BRIEF RECESS. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Michael, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on helping a woman get her husband "a life" and how to recognize whether you're curating your life or running away from your problems. After hearing this week's episode, we promise you won't take the Fifth. Sponsor: Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement, and for good reason, pardon me. Go to nutrafol.com and use code BRYAN for $10 off your first month's subscription. Try it for yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's just Ronna (& Bryan) this week for a Carriage House Catch-Up and two very different questions. Jenny Zigrino's episode garnered a LOT of fun comments, and we even got a follow-up from the author of "Washington's Gay General!" Then we shift our attention to two dilemmas, one involving a forced lockdown with a married fling and the other with a porch light that just won't quit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hooray for Hollywood! The Oscars are nearly upon us, and once again we've got our favorite Tinseltown insiders with us to share their expert opinions on the Academy Awards. Ronna (& Bryan) are joined by Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary, and together they tackle the tough questions of who they think will win, who they think should win, who they think was snubbed, and much, much more. Will this be Timmy's year? Or is it the year of Michael B.? Let us help you win your office Oscar pool with confidence!  This is just a tiny sneak peek at our Oscars Special. For the FULL episode, join us at the Romper Room or Private Reserve levels on Patreon! patreon.com/askronna Sponsor: When Ronna heard Jones Road Beauty was a new sponsor of the show, she lit up. She LOVES Jones Road, and their miracle balm is just that...a miracle! Modern day make up that's clean, strategic, and multi-functional for effortless routines. Go to jonesroadbeauty.com and use code RONNA for a FREE Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're pleased to welcome an absolutely delightful guest into The Carriage House. It's comedian and writer Jenny Zigrino! You know Jenny from her countless stand-up appearances on Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, MTV, and so many other places. She's now on tour with dates in Denver, Boston, New Jersey, and more. And if that wasn't enough, she's written a play based on the true story of a gay Prussian Revolutionary War general that sounds like a blast! For all the details, follow her on Insta or go to jennyzigrino.com  Jenny helps Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on a particularly nosy neighbor and being happy for an in-law's nuptials when then weren't exactly supportive of your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're "keeping it at the resort" this week with a Carriage House Catch-Up. After some talk about the new Wuthering Heights movie and why you never want an Emirati to call the police on you, Ronna (& Bryan) give advice on navigating a rocky relationship between friends, proper houseguest etiquette, and what to do when your coworker keeps bringing their noisy dog to work. Sponsor: See visibly thicker, stronger, faster growing hair with Nutrafol! 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