Naked Lunch

Phil and David give thanks for their "Naked Lunch" listeners by taking calls from some of you and discussing Thanksgiving food, and shows, music and other things you're thankful for here in 2024. Actress, writer, comedian and podcaster Janet Varney -- co-founder of the great SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival -- joins Phil and David to discuss their upcoming appearance at the Festival. Buy tickets to see "Naked Lunch" live at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on January 25th, 2025 here. And Brandi Granville --  host of Straw Hut Media's "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered" podcast -- surprises Phil & David by joining the holiday conversation. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

11/27/24 • 73:47

Phil and David didn't want last week's conversation with Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett to end, so they invited The Artists Also Known as Howard Coward and Henry Coward to discuss The Fab Four and so much more. The result might have been A Hard Day's Night for our Fab guests, but it was the best kind of Magical Mystery Tour for Phil, David & all of you out there trying to create "Naked Lunchmania." Stay tuned for a preview of the three-part Audible Original series, "The True Story of The Coward Brothers." To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

11/21/24 • 46:40

Pump It Up because Phil & David are thrilled to welcome a dynamic duo of musical heroes to their Imperial Bedroom studio for a conversation that's truly Beyond Belief. David takes credit for introducing Elvis to his wife backstage at the Grammy Award in 2002, the same year T Bone won Album of the Year for the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Then talk turns to the recently released "King Of America and Other Realms" box set, the upcoming Christopher Guest-directed Audible Original series, "The True Story of The Coward Brothers" and its companion CD, all coming out November 21st. And there's Less Than Zero chance you won't Get Happy when The Coward Brother join this "Lunch." To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

11/13/24 • 70:37

Don't leave the cake out in the rain because by The Time You Get To Phoenix or MacArthur Park, you can enjoy this very special musical "Naked Lunch" episode spotlighting one of the greatest songwriters and composers of our times, the legendary Jimmy Webb. Webb discusses writing his classic songs for Glen Campbell (including "Wichita Lineman," "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Galveston") as well his lifetime of fascinating experiences with The 5th Dimension, Frank Sinatra, The Highwaymen, Elvis Presley and many more. Brad Paisley joins as a "Phil-In" host and brings in his own frequent songwriting collaborator Chris DuBois.  All this plus special fan questions for Jimmy from past "Naked Lunch" guests Jimmy Jam and E from The Eels.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

11/7/24 • 91:53

Phil and David -- unlike the "Los Angeles Times" and "Washington Post" -- want to make a big endorsement: we endorse whatever Jimmy Kimmel says. And so here with a brand new introduction, is the "Naked Lunch" episode that went viral and made headlines around the world. Yes, Jimmy talks Trump, but so much more in a funny, emotional and Italian food-filled conversation well worth revisiting before Election Day 2024.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

10/31/24 • 58:25

Phil and David welcome the brilliant director, writer & legendary Rolling Stone journalist Cameron Crowe to "Naked Lunch" to discuss the release of "Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party," Crowe's long lost and now wonderfully expanded directorial debut that hit theaters last week and will be streaming soon on Paramount Plus. Kate Hudson -- who famously gave a Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award-nominated performance as Penny Lane in Crowe's autobiographical classic "Almost Famous," for which Cameron won an Oscar -- makes a very special "Lunch" appearance to ask Cameron a glorious question about the music in his movies.  This episode will have you at "Hello" with fantastic stories about Cameron's "Jerry Maguire" and "Vanilla Sky" leading man Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, Billy Wilder, Paul McCartney and so many more. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

10/24/24 • 76:09

Phil and David are not acting at all as they happily welcome more great actors to "Naked Lunch" starting with Oscar-winner and great dude Jeff Bridgers. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

10/17/24 • 59:53

David welcomes the witty and wonderful hit songwriter-producer Sam Hollander -- author of the hilarious and insightful memoir "21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of The Charts" -- to the Straw Hut Studios to discuss life & music, and how "Naked Lunch" fans can now WATCH episodes with Hanson, Bonnie Hunt, Daryl Hall and more on YouTube at the Phil Rosenthal World channel. For instance, you watch the Hanson episode by clicking here! Then we revisit Phil & David's great conversation with Hanson whose "Underneath: Complete" release is out now. Order it here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

10/10/24 • 99:21

Phil and David act naturally with more of their favorite actors and friends. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

10/3/24 • 71:36

Phil and David -- the Private Eyes of podcasting and frequent "Lunch" Maneaters -- are totally X-Static to use their Voices to welcome David's early musical hero and longtime friend Daryl Hall to a long distance Zoom "Lunch." Hear as Daryl Hall discuss his remarkable career in music and his show "Live From Daryl's House," uses a surprising amount of Yiddish, shares his thoughts about being a part of "We Are The World" and "Sun City," answers a great guest question from Jimmy Jam, and has a classic response when Phil and David ask for his advice on how to keep their own duo act together. What's better than One On One? How about One On Two?  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

9/26/24 • 57:07

Phil and David act naturally as they welcome some amazing actors to dine out on great stories. This week's "Naked Lunch" episode kicks off with three Oscar-winners and it's an honor just to be nominated to listen to this episode!  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

9/19/24 • 59:13

The third time's a charm as  Phil & David revist more of their favorite conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who just happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. Listen, laugh and learn. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

9/12/24 • 65:00

What are the greatest TV situation comedies of all time? Phil -- who created the classic sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- and David -- who watched it religiously -- discuss their own favorite shows, and take your calls about yours.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

9/5/24 • 61:59

David & Phil joyfully welcome their friend Jimmy Jam and their new friend Denny Tedesco to "Naked Lunch" for a moving conversation about music, fathers and sons and so much more. Jimmy Jam shares an inspiring update about his ongoing reunion with his long estranged father, who is the subject of a great new book, "Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs & Salvation of Cornbread Harris" by Andrea Swensson, which you can buy here. Denny Tedesco tells how putting a spotlight on his legendary musician father Tommy Tedesco led him to direct two great music documentaries, 2008's "The Wrecking Crew" about the great studio musicians in Los Angeles in The Sixties and now, 2023's "Immediate Family" about a group of musicians who have defined The Seventies and made enduringly iconic recordings with the likes of Carole King, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt, to name just a few. You can see both films on Hulu. To learn more about "Immediate Family," click here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

8/29/24 • 68:11

Phil and David take some time in the middle of this wild Presidential Election year to share some stories about their own political educations and their experiences working with assorted American Presidents and other politicians. One big highlight: Phil goes deep on his amazing experience directing a comedy film called "The Final Days" starring President Bill Clinton for the 2000 White House Correspondents' Dinner. See "The Final Days" here! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com

8/22/24 • 55:28

Phil and David are thrilled to welcome the brilliant and beloved actress, director, writer, and producer Bonnie Hunt to "Naked Lunch." Bonnie retraces her remarkable career, including how as a young nurse in Chicago, she ended up making her movie debut opposite Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man."  Hear Bonnie's "Jerry Maguire" director Cameron Crowe send his admiration and a surprising fun question for Bonnie. This is a fun, heartfelt conversation with great stories from Bonnie about Hollywood and life. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com

8/15/24 • 82:45

David & Phil joyfully welcome Rachael Price and Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, the remarkable band celebrating 20 years of making inspiring music without borders. Phil, Rachael and Bridget discuss how the group came to collaborate with him on the beloved, Emmy-nominated theme song for Phil's Netflix show "Somebody Feed Phil."  They discuss the group's slow burning success story, their upcoming gig at Madison Square Garden, with surprising stories involving Seals & Crofts and Paul McCartney. All this, plus a cameo by another group member, Mike Calabrese.  To learn more about Lake Street Dive, go to https://www.lakestreetdive.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com

8/8/24 • 63:36

David & Phil share stories with two amazing songwriters. Graham Gouldman wrote some of the greatest rock classics of The British Invasion as a teenager in The Sixties, before becoming a founding member of 10cc in The Seventies. Graham is currently leading 10cc on the Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour playing their first American dates in over three decades. Shelly Peiken is a major American songwriter, writing or co-writing smashes like "What A Girl Wants" and "Come On Over Baby" by Christina Aguilera, "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks, "Almost Doesn't Count" by Brandy, and one of David's favorite songs of all-time, "Human" recorded by The Pretenders. Shelly also wrote the 2016 book, "Confessions of a Serial Songwriter," Grammy nominated for Best Spoken Word Album. To learn more about Graham, go to https://www.grahamgouldman.info. To learn more about Shelly, go to https://www.shellypeiken.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

8/1/24 • 69:18

Phil & David have recorded a new introduction to the "Lunch" they nakedly love the most -- their wives. This week marks David & Fran's 30th Anniversary -- something David now finally remembers thanks in part to an embarrassing episode in this wonderful episode. This episode of "Naked Lunch"  also celebrates Monica Rosenthal's recent work in brilliantly bringing Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" to life, a dream discussed at length here. Also discussed at great length: how both couples met each other and some of their happy days since then. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

7/29/24 • 52:10

Here's Part Two of some of Phil & David's favorite conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who just happen to be comedy icons from a few different generations. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

7/25/24 • 80:26

This episode will put an "MMMBop" in your step and lots of brotherly love in your heart. Phil and David enjoy a long-distance Zoom "Lunch" with Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson who were home in Tusla, Oklahoma. David retraces the beginnings of his long relationship with the Brothers Hanson which led to the group's first national TV appearance ever. It's a great conversation about harmony, independence, music, food and life. To order Hanson's upcoming "Underneath Complete Vinyl," go here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

7/17/24 • 70:24

Laughter is the main course for many of Phil & David's favorite episodes. Here's Part One of some of their greatest conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

7/11/24 • 65:46

"Naked Lunch" responds to Apple Music's 100 Best Albums with a little list of their own. Phil and David countdown many of their favorite albums ever -- joined by stand up comedian, actor and musician Andy Kindler. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

7/4/24 • 68:50

"Naked Lunch" Goes To The Dogs as Phil and David are joined by Phil's beloved dog Murray -- star of The Daily Murray -- and David's adorable puppy Stevie for a special canine-themed call-in episode featuring special check-ins from two of our favorite past "Lunch" guests: Maureen Van Zandt calls in with her dog Miss Tiggy-Winkle to discuss the brilliant new documentary about her rock star of a husband,  "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple" out now on HBO & Max plus Country Music superstar Brad Paisley -- our first guest and the creator of our theme song -- calls in about the dogs in his family's lives.  All this plus Phil offers a joyous report from the recent wedding of his son Ben Rosenthal and his new daughter Delaney Rosethal. To find out more about the great new Steve Van Zandt documentary, go here: https://www.hbo.com/movies/stevie-van-zandt-disciple. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

6/27/24 • 72:01

Recently, Phil and David invited two of their friends -- the beloved stand-up comedian Wendy Liebman and her brilliant producer, writer, director and now podcaster husband Jeffrey Sherman -- to "Naked Lunch." Just days prior, Jeffrey's uncle Richard M. Sherman -- half of the legendary Sherman Brothers songwriting team along with Jeff's late great father Robert B. Sherman -- passed away at age 95. As a result, this "Lunch" begins with a spontaneous salute to The Sherman Brothers, and a discussion of their relationship to each other and Walt Disney, as depicted in Jeff and his cousin Gregory's acclaimed 2009 documentary, "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story." From there, talk moves on to Wendy's illustrious comedy career and her relationship with Jeff -- and so much more. To find out more about Jeffrey's podcast work, go to: https://nrjmediagroup.com/podcasts. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

6/20/24 • 83:37

Cheers! Do NOT Curb Your Enthusiasm today as Phil & David welcome Phil's legendary buddy Ted Danson for a funny and inspiring conversation recorded live on June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's 2024 Impact Summit at Pendry West Hollywood. They discuss "Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)," the brand new podcast that officially starts on June 12th, as well as Ted's remarkable life in show business and the roots of his longtime passion for the environment. Follow Ted's podcast with his friend Woody here. Follow EMA here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

6/12/24 • 58:38

Help Save The Planet and perhaps even our Podcast by enjoying this very sustainable entertaining and informative Green Naked Lunch. Next week, Phil & David will welcome the iconic actor and longtime environmentalist Ted Danson in a conversation recorded June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's Impact Summit. Hear lovingly recycled highlights of previous Impact Summit talks with Ed Begley, Jr., Wolfgang Puck, Jane Fonda, Wendie Malick and Graham Nash. To find out more about the work of EMA go to https://www.green4ema.org. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

6/5/24 • 46:54

Phil and David welcome a comedian's comedian, the hilarious Andy Kindler to discuss his time with Phil playing the challenging part of "Andy" on "Everybody Loves Raymond," Andy's legendary "State of the Industry" addresses at the Montreal Comedy Festival, his "Thought Spiral" podcast with J. Elvis Weinstein, voicing the part Mort the Mortician on "Bob's Burgers," the joys and dangers of being a dedicated truth teller in comedy and ever so much more. Follow Andy at http://www.andykindler.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

5/30/24 • 77:29

Phil and David welcome their longtime podcast friend Alison Rosen ("Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend") who they both got to know back when they were all on "The Adam Carolla Show." They discuss Alison's book, "Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me): Fifth Anniversary Edition," her substack, her career path before, after and during her time doing the news for Adam, and how, thanks to her father, she was somehow the last to find out that she was Jewish. To learn more about Alison and buy her latest book, and check out her substack, go to alisonrosen.com.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

5/23/24 • 52:22

Order "What a Fool Believes", out now! Phil and David are thrilled to welcome not one but a dynamic duo of iconic friends -- legendary singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald and comedian, actor, writer and author Paul Reiser who have co-written Michael's brilliant new book "What a Fool Believes: A Memoir" which is being released May 21, 2024 on Dey Street Books/HarperCollins. Michael and Paul share the story of their surprising collaboration, along with great stories about Michael's life, his extraordinary experiences with Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and as a solo artist. Featuring special guest questions from Jimmy Jam and Emm Gryner. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

5/21/24 • 76:52