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Daniel and Alison at Their Finest (Plus Your Calls)

By on June 28, 2020 in podcast

Big news! Whereas you thought the termite updates were a thing of the past, it’s looking like they might be returning. Before you race to turn off the podcast, know that in this episode you’ll also hear a caller’s favorite dumb joke, Daniel’s embarrassing work call courtesy of Alison not realizing he was on the phone, a discussion of words and semiotics, how it is smart people can believe lies (or how Alison did), who is and isn’t on the team and more. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week!

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Jackie’s Hot Vet, Helen Hong’s Phone Call, Alison’s Headshot

By on June 24, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

Helen Hong (Go Fact Yourself, Silicon Valley) joins us this week from her closet where she’s hoarding four rolls of scented toilet paper. Jackie Johnson is here and Chooch had to go to the emergency vet where Jackie talked to a doctor on the phone whom she’s convinced is hot. Is he? Helen CALLS THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL TO FIND OUT. And Alison won something in a raffle. Plus Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze and Just Me Or Everyone!

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Candice Thompson

By on June 21, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

Comic, actor, writer and host Candice Thompson (Lights Out with David Spade, The New Negroes) joins the show to talk about processing world events without standup as an outlet, feeling a responsibility to speak about race, not fitting into a “box” due to her appearance, her childhood, her spirit pastry, learning to be vulnerable, doing comedy with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart, her podcast The Struggle with Candice Thompson and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Greg Heller’s Baby Song, Jenna & Al’s Water Bugs, Alison’s Mosh Pits

By on June 18, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

Greg Heller AND Jenna Kim Jones AND The Hashtag Al (Allan Moss)??? That’s right! We’re all together on this episode. Greg has a special song he sings during diaper blowouts with his baby, Jenna and Al have periodic pests and I’m reminiscing about Orange County punk shows and that special blend of having a crush on someone but also being afraid for my life. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week, Greg Heller ASMR, Just Me Or Everyone, Jo from Supernanny and more.

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Daniel and Alison (Alison’s Hair Museum and Your Calls)

By on June 14, 2020 in podcast

Daniel is clean shaven for the first time in six years and neither of us recognize him. Also, he once tanned for four minutes. Is sex work exploitative? Have you ever had a positive experience with a cop? Does your face hurt? Plus your calls, personal hairs, attitudes toward money, iTunes Comments of the Week, tattoos and more.

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Jordan’s Cheese Habit, Jackie’s Feet, Experiences with Cops

By on June 10, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

Jackie Johnson is back and she isn’t afraid to let her feet and a seagull statue do the talking. Jordan Morris is also here and he’s been seeing a nutritionist. We do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Jackie has one involving towels and privates. Plus some timely Wayne’s World talk. And we all question our beliefs about cops.

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Daniel and Alison (Alpha Dan and Your Calls)

By on June 7, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

Can you slam a door open? Daniel claims I can and do. He also takes issue with how I hurl my body into bed. Normally these things wouldn’t be a problem however he took a supplement which has turned him into Alpha Dan and he can’t sleep. We also discuss what’s going on in the world, feeling unloved, the word “tushy,” therapy, precancerous cells, band-aids and more. And we take your calls on fire arms and depression (separate calls).

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Brian Keith Diaz’s Photo, Alison’s UnGothing, Renee’s Move

By on June 3, 2020 in podcast

Brian Keith Diaz joins the show to talk about his 18 year long friendship with producer Tony Thaxton, touring with Seal and Axl Rose and his experience at the Black Lives Matter protests (and the photo he took, proceeds from which he’s donating). Renee is here and she’s moving. Alison is ambushed by her family. And Tony is learning things about Brian.

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Daniel and Alison (Alison’s Inspirational Speech and Your Calls)

By on May 31, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

Daniel and I are back and we’re in the studio this week!! We take your calls, talk about the girl that broke Daniel’s heart (he even enrolled in fencing class for her!) and discuss reading signals. We also talk about a difference of opinion we had regarding lights and the show DEVS, the way he shirked his one duty for the week, Elliot’s food truck, depression, Daniel’s salon, Quabi, MLK Jr’s “Other America” speech, uprisings and more. Plus iTunes Comments of the Week.

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Lauren’s Palate, Jackie’s Engagement, Alison’s Puffy Sleeves

By on May 27, 2020 in podcast, Uncategorized

First time Thursday guest but second time ARIYNBF guest Lauren Lapkus is here to talk about expanding her palate, whether the fish thrown on her in The Wrong Missy was real, how you’re the only one who knows what’s going on in your relationship and celebrity filled zoom rooms. Jackie fills us in about her pilgrimage to Delaware and her engagement (!!!). We also talk about divorce, Mark Hoppus, triplets, snacks and so much more including a round of Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze.

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