Episodes

  • Michael McDonald & Paul Reiser

    Michael McDonald & Paul Reiser
    May 2 2024
    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. Order "What a Fool Believes" here. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Greg Fitzsimmons

    Greg Fitzsimmons
    Apr 25 2024
    Phil and David welcome the great stand-up comic, Emmy Award-winning TV writer and veteran podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons to "Lunch" for a freewheeling conversation about comedy, marriage, podcasts -- basically, life. With compelling stories about interviewing Brian Wilson, advertising "boner pills" and writing for Ellen DeGeneres, among many more topics. Follow The Artist Sometimes Known as FitzDog here for information on his tour dates, podcasts and so much more -- https://gregfitzsimmons.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Peter Frampton, Rock Hall Inductee!

    Peter Frampton, Rock Hall Inductee!
    Apr 22 2024
    Phil and David absolutely LOVE guitar god and rock legend Peter Frampton -- Do You Feel Like We Do? Celebrating his recent induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, David explains how he first came to meet Peter and then work with Frampton on 2014's acclaimed Grammy Salute to The Beatles for which Peter played guitar. Peter tells Phil and David about how David Bowie -- his childhood friend and a favorite art student of Peter's father -- had a tremendous impact on Peter's life and career. Peter discusses the good, bad & ugly of having a success as massive as the "Frampton Comes Alive!" album -- as well as his recent recording for Dolly Parton's upcoming "Rockstar" album. Peter also answers guest questions by his "Almost Famous" collaborator Nancy Wilson -- one from David son' s Alec about his experience making the famous and infamous "Sgt. Pepper" movie. To find dates and buy tickets for Peter's "Never Say Never Tour," go to https://www.frampton.com. And to order the "Frampton@50" box set he discusses with Phil & David, go to www.interventionrecords.com/records/frampton50-in-the-studio-cd-sacd-collection. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • America, with Jimmy Jam & intro by John Stamos

    America, with Jimmy Jam & intro by John Stamos
    Apr 18 2024
    Phil & David Zoom on down that "Ventura Highway" on a "Horse With No Name" for a fascinating career-spanning conversation with Gerry Beckley & Dewey Bunnel of the beloved group America. Previous "Lunch" guest Jimmy Jam -- a lifelong America fan himself -- joins for the conversation, and John Stamos offers a loving episode introduction. For Record Store Day, April 20th, America is finally releasing "Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975" with George Martin conducting The Symphony Orchestra. For more about America, go to https://www.venturahighway.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Everybody Loves Naked Phone Calls

    Everybody Loves Naked Phone Calls
    Apr 11 2024
    It's another Naked Call In extravaganza as Phil and David answer YOUR listener questions and give the deep, thought provoking kind of answers you're looking for! Or maybe it's a little less serious and they discuss things like Steely Dan, the laws of attraction and positive people's effects on the world, Phil's upcoming tour (with a very exciting stop in Chicago), and the good and bad architecture of big cities. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    51 mins
  • Alex Edelman, To The MAX! And HBO!

    Alex Edelman, To The MAX! And HBO!
    Apr 6 2024
    To celebrate his brilliantly funny and profound one man show "Just For Us" coming to HBO this Saturday night at 10PM and then streaming on MAX after that, Phil and David are revisiting their wonderful "Lunch" with internationally touring comedian Alex Edelman whose acclaimed, brilliantly funny one man show, "Just For Us" opened off-Broadway in 2022 before premiering on Broadway in 2023; it was named "New York Times" Critic’s Pick both times and has already won an Obie. Alex broke bread -- okay, Courage Bagels -- at Phil's house. Alex brought along a surprise mutual friend, the great TV writer Jenji Kohan (creator of "Weeds" and "Orange Is The New Black") who will be a future guest. Please note: this free-flowing and fun conversation -- in which Norman Lear is discussed -- was recorded shortly before Lear's recent death. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Richard Rosenthal. Here's Richard!

    Richard Rosenthal. Here's Richard!
    Apr 4 2024
    Phil and David welcome -- with varying degrees of warmth -- the single most requested guest in "Naked Lunch" history -- Richard Rosenthal, Executive Producer of "Somebody Feed Phil" and Phil's actually brilliant younger brother. Where's Richard? Finally, right here on "Naked Lunch," so that for once, Somebody Fed Richard! great sandwiches from https://lorenzocalifornia.com/. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Donny Osmond, Pt. 2

    Donny Osmond, Pt. 2
    Mar 28 2024
    They may call it "Puppy Love," but really this episode is actually the second coming of Phil and David's fantastic conversation with Donny Osmond from his Las Vegas showroom. Some of Donny's greatest fans ask Donny, Phil & David questions, plus great stories about food, travel, Donny's experience being the first star to perform on "The Masked Singer," his thoughts on "The Book of Mormon'' and so much more. Follow Donnie at https://donny.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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    45 mins