Hello and welcome to Solicited Advice: Holiday Edition. For the next few weeks, we’ll be answering all of your most pressing holiday-related questions, dilemmas and queries. This week, Alison is joined by cookbook author Andy Baraghani. From balancing dietary restrictions without going overboard, to handling tricky in-law dynamics, and even deciding when it’s time to trim the guest list—they've got you covered. And if you're wondering whether achieving crispy turkey skin is a myth: it might just be! Got a burning question for a future episode? Call us at 856-502-4816 for your chance to get some expert advice. Solicited Advice is proudly presented with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.
This week Alison is joined by fashion journalist Emilia Petrarca. Together they advise callers on how to pack for vacation, why button downs reign supreme and why hosting a party is the perfect opportunity to pull out all the stops outfit-wise (cashmere underwear = party dress). Alison and Emilia find the balance between comfort and style, help you up your shoe game and discuss what “age-appropriate” even means. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.
This week Alison is joined by comedian and writer Jay Jurden. They advise callers on handling friend breakups, how to make friends in your 30s and why you maybe should say yes to one (only one) happy hour drink with that coworker you'd rather...not. Jay and Alison also teach how to gracefully avoid social awkwardness, chat up someone in your run club and much, much more. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
This week Alison is joined by internet darling, author of Central Places and the Deez Links newsletter (including the newsletter within a newsletter, Hate Reads), Delia Cai. They advise callers on everything from throwing a lowkey but not too lowkey birthday to why you should give your dinner guests a job. You’ll also learn their true feelings about Partiful, bodega flowers and how doing karaoke at the karaoke bar on Succession can go horribly wrong. Plus, Delia tells you her secret to getting invited to every party (hint…talk about a near death experience). Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
This week Alison is joined by journalist and author of “We Need to Talk About Money” Otegha Uwagba to discuss finances. Is a lab grown diamond less meaningful than a mined one? What do I do about my friend’s constant comments about my finances? How do I help a friend budget? Why do women have to spend so much on grooming? And when is that fancy farmer’s market produce worth it? Together, Otegha and Alison explore how to navigate financial differences, the ever-expensive cost of big city living, making your jewelry anti-capitalist, and much more. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.
This week Alison is joined by burgeoning food critic, DJ and host of every coastal elite’s favorite podcast, How Long Gone, Jason Stewart to answer your questions about dining out. What should I wear to a Michelin star restaurant? How do I feel like a main character while dining alone? How do I split the check with friends who always drink too much and order the most expensive thing? Is it ever “good” to eat at the airport? Together, Jason and Alison let you know how to minimize awkwardness when the check comes, where to find the best keto sandwiches inside the Delta lounge, and why a real, paper magazine is sexier than a kindle. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.
In this week’s episode of Solicited Advice, Alison is joined by very punctual comedian Robby Hoffman. Together they give a young aspiring restaurateur advice on culinary school (and being eleven years old). They help another caller find the balance between finding a job you love and one that pays the bills. Alison’s tardiness offends Robby and Robby’s favorite restaurant offends Alison, but together they bond over their shared love for a rotisserie chicken. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ALISON at https://www.oneskin.co/
This week Alison is joined by Allison P. Davis, writer and expert known for her celebrity profiles and her expertise in the world of love and dating. How can a couple find style compromise when they move in together? What should I cook for a romantic fourth date? Is “yes, chef” sexy now? How do I respond to organic food snobs? The two Al(l)isons answer these questions and more and give advice on how to be your most confident and sexy self, whether it’s in the kitchen or out. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
Welcome back to Season 2 of Solicited Advice. For the season premiere, Alison is joined by comedian and writer George Civeris. Recently married and affianced, the two talk wedding planning, a love-hate relationship with LA and why sometimes a little moment of earnestness is necessary. With callers, they discuss how to set boundaries in love and life, the romance of City Hall and the importance of celebrating in a way that’s true to you. And hotline questions on how to navigate picky eaters, wedding menus and why you should never reheat salmon. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse network.
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This week’s episode - the final episode of this season - is all Chef’s Kiss Hotline. That’s right— just Alison, your voicemails and a microphone. Thank you SO much for tuning in this year, we truly could not have done it without you. But never fear, we will be back. So long as you have questions, Alison will try to answer them. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode (on a future season!) Production by Redd Rock Music (https://www.reddrockmusic.com/). Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network. For more on Cerabalm and Danucera skincare, head to https://danucera.com/
The holidays are special and so is this week's episode. There’s a change up inside Riverside (read: the recording studio) and Alison is joined by journalist, skincare and skin health guru, host of the podcast Fat Mascara, and producer of Solicited Advice (!) - our very own, Jenn Sullivan. Alison and Jenn talk through causes and solutions for creative ruts (they happen!) and answer a call from a very special, surprise caller. Listen to find out who charms us. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network. For more on Cerabalm and Danucera skincare, head to https://danucera.com/
Alison is joined this week by Delaney Rowe - writer and comedian famously known for her portrayal on TikTok of an “absolutely insufferable female lead of an indie movie." Alison and Delaney advise callers on hosting an affordable dinner party, reconciliation with an ex, big old turnips and their mysterious spicy smell, preserved lemons (of course), and hearty salad staples. Mystery is not overrated (it’s hot!), check-ins can drag things out, and cocoa powder plus water does not equal chocolate water. Tune in to find out why. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network. PSA: Alison's reusable coffee filter of choice is this. For more on Cerabalm and Danucera skincare, head to https://danucera.com/
This week, Alison is joined by her friend Susan Korn - the owner and designer of Susan Alexandra, a jewelry and accessories line that is all things fun and bright and joyful (like Susan!) Alison and Susan weigh in on where to live in New York (moving apartments is permitted!), how friendships can and maybe should change over time, sandwiches v. bowls, and stirring beans (do you do it?!) Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network. For more on Cerabalm and Danucera skincare, head to https://danucera.com
Alison is joined on this week’s episode by Lily Marotta - comedian, actor, and co-host of the podcast Celebrity Book Club. Alison and Lily address questions from callers (including Lily’s co-host Steven) about cooking chicken, self-promotion and social media, ingredients to save or splurge on, and batch freezing. They also discuss the importance of a sizzling skillet, their favorite podcasts, and Alison’s new (found) cat. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the most delightful time of the year, and in celebration of food and friendship, Alison is joined this week by Amiel Stanek - cook, editor, food writer, and dear friend. Alison and Amiel address questions about gluten free gravy, tired mashed potatoes, peppy salads, overdone turkey leftovers, and … appropriate cannabis consumption at the dinner table. How do you politely exclude a boyfriend from the family photo shoot? Can a stuffing recipe be recreated? Tune in to find out and relish in all things Thanksgiving. Listeners, we are thankful for you! Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
This week, Alison is joined by Raven Smith, known to many as the funniest man on Instagram (he is also a columnist for Vogue and the author of Trivial Pursuits and Men). How do you invite your friends to hang out… without their partners? How do you tolerate a flat out mean sister-in-law? Alison and Raven discuss. They also cover surefire playlists for hosting, what wine they bring as party guests, and cooking with salt. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
Alison is joined this week by Tinx - author, podcast host of It’s Me, Tinx, and beloved advice giver. They respond to questions from callers about screen addiction (it’s real), how to reinforce self-confidence in girls, and whether greek yogurt is a swap for sour cream (not on a baked potato, it’s not). Tinx and Alison learn they share the same secret to a successful dinner party - and that they have very different martini orders. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
In this week’s episode, Alison hosts one of her favorite podcast hosts - Sam Fragoso of Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. The talk with Sam (as always) is easy, but some questions from callers are hard. Can family with opposing politics leave the bullshit behind for a wedding the weekend before the presidential election? Maybe, if they vote early (PSA: vote early!) Can practicing confrontation make you more comfortable with it? Maybe, if your neighbor sets the heat to 80 degrees. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.
Alison is joined on today’s episode by Catherine Cohen - the actor, comedian, writer, poet, and podcast host (she really does it all!) Callers have questions about neighbors who park in the middle of the road, making friends when you work remotely, and rinsing rice. Some takeaways from Alison and Cat include be nice AND bad, consider sitting at the bar and friend flirt, and when it says use the whole lemon…don’t be scared ... use the whole lemon. Call 856-502-4816 to solicit advice on a future episode. Production by Redd Rock Music. Solicited Advice is brought to you with distribution and revenue support from the Talkhouse Network.