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Always Open

Author: Barbara Dunkelman

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Always Open is a women-led comedy & advice podcast that covers sex, relationships, mental health, and everything in between.
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On our finale episode of Always Open, Barbara Dunkelman is joined by special guests Geoff Ramsey and Emily Hatfield-Ramsey to talk pranks, poop problems, weddings, finding love later in life, and a question about living with your partner. Thank you to everyone for supporting our show! We are sad to be saying goodbye (for now) but you can continue to support our work over on Rooster Teeth, and by signing up for a FIRST membership! If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're ENGAGED!

We're ENGAGED!

2023-12-1901:07:12

Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Jessica Vasami and Trevor Collins! Hear how Trevor proposed, traveling to Scotland, wedding planning, and a question about having kids when your partner isn't on the same page. Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off. Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/alwaysopen and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Blizzb3ar and Madi DuVernay as they debate treehouses vs caves, coming out to your parents even though it might hurt your relationship, and how to readjust after a long term relationship ends. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code ALWAYSOPEN at http://jennikayne.com/ALWAYSOPEN! #jennikaynepartner If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Barbara Dunkelman is joined by special guests Blaine Gibson and Chris Demarais! They talk about Stinky Dragon Adventures (go watch it now on stinkydragonpod.com!), what it was like working on a 9-week production together, how to avoid burning out, and an audience question dealing with a partner that might not be trustworthy. Go to http://uncommongoods.com/alwaysopen to get 15% off your next gift. Go to http://dietsmoke.com and use code OPEN for 50% off any item. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by some returning Always Open ICONS, Mariel Salcedo and Tyler Coe! Join them as they catch up on life, discuss putting therapy into action, and wrap things up by deciding what animal they want to reincarnate as. Go to http://uncommongoods.com/alwaysopen to get 15% off your next gift. Grab the exclusive NordVPN deal at https://nordvpn.com/alwaysopen and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring our show. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Andrew Rosas and Griff Milton as they discuss which 5 liquids they would want in an unlimited supply, a question about ethical non-monogamy, and how to make the switch from friendship to romance. Go to http://uncommongoods.com/alwaysopen to get 15% off your next gift. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code OPEN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An RT Podcast Reunion

An RT Podcast Reunion

2023-11-1449:50

This week, host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by Gavin Free and Gustavo Sorola to catch up on life, talk about aging mentally vs. physically, and answer questions from our viewers about what it means to be an "adult", and when parents move on after a divorce. Go to http://jennikayne.com/alwaysopen to get 25% off your first order . Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Caroline Konstnar and Will Mahony from Best Friends Today! This week, we discuss how different generations approach social media, reincarnation and the afterlife, and answer a question from a viewer about a relationship that doesn't feel like a real relationship. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Lindsay Jones and Patricia Summersett as they dive into voice acting, Zelda, being alone vs. being lonely, internal monologues, and handling conflict in a new relationship! Go to http://jennikayne.com and use code ALWAYSOPEN to get 15% off your first order. Go to http://cmnh.co/0kM to sign up for Extra Life today. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Always Open, join Barbara Dunkelman and special guests DefinedByKy and BlackKrystel as they discuss the joys of girlhood, learning curves in the workforce, and the importance of self-care while also caring for a child. Go to http://hellofresh.com/50open and use code 50open for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code OPEN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Always Open, join Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Jessica Vasami and Hannah McCarthy as they discuss their dream living escape, dealing with a significant other's child situation, and a question about how to set boundaries with your parents. Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off. Exclusive! Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/alwaysopen and get extra subscription time. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trust or Bust

Trust or Bust

2023-10-1051:04

Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Joe Lee and Blizzb3ar as they discuss the importance of passion, accomplishment or happiness, the highs and lows of content creation, trust in relationships, and more. Go to http://Nuts.com/open to get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more. Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code OPEN for 50% off 2 or more pairs of polarized sunglasses. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to another episode of Always Open! This week, host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by Armando Torres and Alfredo Diaz as they talk about Twisted Tea, the real purpose of Twitter, whether they would listen to one song or watch one movie for the rest of their lives. And Twilight. So much Twilight. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Barbara Dunkelman and guests Drew Saplin and Griff Milton as they discuss the steps of pursuing a passion project, the feeling of getting too old for opportunities, and the ability to attract the right people when you are comfortable with yourself. Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code ALWAYSOPEN at http://jennikayne.com/ALWAYSOPEN! #jennikaynepartner Go to https://gallerypanda.com and use code ALWAYS30 to get 30% off your order of large acrylic wall art for the first 50 people to checkout. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, we're joined by Gavin Free, Jessica Vasami, and host Barbara Dunkelman to discuss whether you'd rather have everyone see your internet search history OR read your thoughts, as well as answer viewer questions about supporting your friend's relationship that you don't agree with, and how to stop comparing your life to your siblings'.  Go to http://shadyrays.com/tanglefree and use code OPEN to get 30% off their best-selling Tangle Free Aviators. Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday!  Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Go to http://hellofresh.com/50open and use code 50open for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months. This week, Barbara Dunkelman is joined by VERY special guest (not biased) Trevor Collins as they play a "cleaner" version of FMK, go through some "most likely to" scenarios, and answer relationship questions. And giggle a lot. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Barbie BROKE Us

Barbie BROKE Us

2023-09-0547:05

Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests DefinedByKy and Lindsay Jones as they discuss the Barbie movie, the importance of memories, how to encourage a loved one when they aren't motivated, and the struggle of living in a household where the balance of chores is off. Go to http://shadyrays.com/tanglefree and use code OPEN to get 30% off their best-selling Tangle Free Aviators. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Spy Who Dragged Me

The Spy Who Dragged Me

2023-08-2951:01

Join host Barbara Dunkelman and special guests Blizzb3ar and Lawrie Bird as they discuss drag performance, freedom of expression, if you'd rather have a pause or a rewind button in your life, and answer a question about coming out while in a monogamous relationship. Go to https://gallerypanda.com and use code ALWAYS30 to get 30% off your order of large acrylic wall art for the first 50 people to checkout. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Barbara Dunkelman is joined by special guests Alanah Pearce and Ryan Hailey as they discuss Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Barbie again, who we would help hide a body for, as well as discuss a question about divorce and feeling responsibility for your partner's wellbeing. Go to http://factormeals.com/open50 and use code open50 to get 50% off your first box. Go to http://shadyrays.com/tanglefree and use code OPEN to get 30% off their best-selling Tangle Free Aviators. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Content Warning: This episode (during the last user-submitted question) briefly discusses domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. Resources and support can be found at http://www.thehotline.org Join us this week with special guests Elyse Willems and Lindsey Washburn, as well as host Barbara Dunkelman, as we discuss conspiracy theories, talking to your partner when you're upset with them, and what to do when you have concerns about your friend's partner. Go to http://hellofresh.com/50open and use code 50open for 50% off plus free shipping. If you have questions for the show, email AlwaysOpen@roosterteeth.com. Your submitted question may be featured on an upcoming episode, along with your name. Please do not include any other personal or private information with your question. By submitting a question, you consent to us using your question in an episode, commenting upon your question, and responding to your question as we determine, all at our sole discretion. Subscribe to All Good No Worries for new episodes of Always Open every Tuesday! Merch: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/all-good-no-worries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comments (18)

Davis Martin

maybe you guys could get a vagus nerve specialist on, of talking about burnout again in future.

Apr 4th
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Ria

this episode was amazing from start to finish!

Nov 28th
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Edel Altares

i stared at myself in the mirror saying prune for way too long in the middle of this podcast

Oct 21st
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Owen Stapleton

I rate Always Open 4 out of 5 stars, Dunkleman and her guests provide their viewers with helpful advice in an easy to digest manner, by talking about their own vulnerabilities they provide the audience with a way to relate and feel like they are getting advice from a friend instead of an internet personality. Stars have to come off due to badly integrated advertising that rips the listener out of the conversation and reminds them that at the end of the day it’s just a podcast and takes away from the relaxing with your friends vibe that the podcast tries to create. I would recommend it to any young adult who is in or wants to be in a relationship or anyone who just wants to work on themselves as a person and have a laugh along the way.

Sep 18th
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Louis Aurig

That choking use to wake me up. My throat would literally close itself, and I'd wake up in a panic. it would take like 20-30 seconds to be able to breath again. It hurt a lot, and it was horrifying.

Aug 27th
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Louis Aurig

That dude who didn't go to his girlfriend's party.... Wow..... You fucked up. Gain some confidence and go. Your girlfriend wanted you there, so you go. If her friends didn't want you there, what better way to spite them by being there? That was a big oof.

Aug 20th
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Louis Aurig

oh they are annoying

Jul 26th
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Gabby Galvez

I love that it was a surprise that Blaine was there instead of Mariael. Watching the video on YouTube I got it. But listening to this episode all of the castboxers are like "Oh okay 🤷‍♀️".

May 1st
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Ian Springer

me

Apr 21st
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Tornadic-Knife

I just want to say that I love the normal achievement hunter. Funny, sarcastic and arseholes. But I do also really enjoy this achievement hunter. kind and compassionate

Apr 9th
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Bella Green

This is the crossover I never knew I needed!

Mar 12th
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CordHosenbeck

don't listen to this one if you can't stand annoying laughs.. chelsea is a pain in the ass

Jul 10th
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Eternal Limbo

It just goes to show. Let everyone tell their story first because you might end up with the weirdest story.

Jul 3rd
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Ayy Lmao

ayylmao

Apr 3rd
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Raffertty Beltran

love 😁

Mar 13th
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