Naked Lunch

Naked Lunch

Phil Rosenthal, David Wild, and Straw Hut Media

Episodes 226
Avg. Duration 1h 6m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (852)
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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96%
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About This Podcast

Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures. While he always likes eating lunch, he's even more enthusiastic about a lunch that includes a conversation with smart people who share their stories.From Straw Hut Media

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John Fogerty! Brad Paisley!

Jun 12, 2026 1h 3m

Put us in, Coach! "Naked Lunch" is thrilled to welcome the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty -- who this week received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of…

Julie Hagerty & Robert Hays! From 1980's "Airplane!" to 2026's "Airplane!" Live Tour!

Jun 05, 2026 1h 17m

SURELY you can't be serious that Phil and David welcome the stars of "Airplane!" to "Naked Lunch" -- and don't call us Shirley! The episode starts off with Julie, then Robert makes his entrance as…

Angelique Kidjo with Ken Ehrlich & Phil Previews His June Run on Broadway!

May 29, 2026 1h 26m

This episode opens with a special message from Phil who previews his upcoming run on Broadway as part of "Celebrity Autobiography." Then David welcomes the internationally acclaimed singer,…

Matt Nathanson on Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen & Other Musical Obsessions with the Sklar Brothers!

May 22, 2026 53m

Only The Good Die Young, so grab a bottle of red, a bottle of white & enjoy this "Naked Lunch" with five music geeks going to extremes into the Billy Joel hole to discuss the enduring greatness…

The Sklar Brothers -- Phil & David Twinning With Randy & Jason

May 15, 2026 1h 9m

Phil and David welcome their first-ever twins to "Naked Lunch," The Sklar Brothers who they consider the First Twins of Comedy. Though Phil and the Brothers didn't know each other before this…

Peter Frampton! Plus Julian Frampton Who Peter Helped Come Alive!

May 08, 2026 51m

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton -- the subject of a new documentary showing at this year's Tribeca Film Festival -- returns to "Naked Lunch" to discuss his shiny new album, "Carry The…

Dogstar! Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose & Rob Mailhouse Are "All In Now!"

May 01, 2026 1h 11m

Phil & David welcome back for seconds our beloved rock power trio who we now consider Naked Lunch's house band. This is a loose and lively conversation with Dogstar about their powerful upcoming…

RINGO STARR!!!! T Bone Burnett! . . . Plus Elvis Costello & Previews of Upcoming Fab Episodes with Peter Frampton & Dogstar!

Apr 24, 2026 53m

Phil & David are full of Peace & Love to present to you our most Fabulous "Naked Lunch" yet. First Ringo Starr & T Bone Burnett discuss Ringo's excellent new Country album, "Long Long…

Remembering Prince & Celebrating "Cornbread" Harris With Jimmy Jam & Andrea Swensson

Apr 17, 2026 1h 11m

This week, we are joined by two guests -- Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam and the insightful music journalist, author and podcaster Andrea Swensson as we share stories about Jimmy's legendary…

Kathy Griffin

Apr 09, 2026 1h 23m

For the first "Naked Lunch" over a meal from Max & Helen's, Phil & David welcome Emmy and Grammy-winning comedian and actress Kathy Griffin to the podcast. They all retrace how they all first…

Patton Oswalt Warms Up "Lunch" with author Jimmy McDonough

Apr 02, 2026 56m

Comedy great Patton Oswalt returns to "Naked Lunch" to help Phil set the stage for David's fascinating conversation with acclaimed author Jimmy McDonough about his brand new, latest and last…

Phil & David Zoom With You!

Mar 26, 2026 1h 1m

Phil tells David about "Somebody Feed Phil" moving to YouTube in 2027, then they happily Zoom with some of you and discuss a wide range of topics. Plus frequent "Lunch" guest Jimmy Jam checks in to…

Alice Cooper Introduces a Supermensch Summit with Shep Gordon!

Mar 19, 2026 1h 4m

Shep Gordon -- the legendary and beloved talent manager of iconic musicians, a pioneer in promoting celebrity chefs and early independent film producer whose wildly colorful life story was warmly…

Naked OSCAR Lunch! Conversations with 9 Academy Award Winners!

Mar 12, 2026 1h 18m

It's an honor for Phil & David just to be nominated to bring you this special episode featuring their great "Lunch" conversations with Oscar-winners -- Billy Bob Thornton, Jane Fonda, Jeff…

Vince Gill . . . Joins Phil & David To Celebrate 200 Episodes of "Lunch"!

Mar 05, 2026 1h 3m

To celebrate 200 episodes of the "Naked Lunch" podcast, David invited Vince Gill --  one of his favorite musical artists of all time, a 22-time Grammy winner and one of the first award show hosts he…

Donny Osmond Celebrates 200 Episodes of "Naked Lunch" + Carrie Underwood Intros our 100th!

Feb 26, 2026 1h 11m

Next week, Phil & David will celebrate 200 episodes of "Naked Lunch." But first, this week, their iconic friend Donny Osmond -- who appeared with them in the Las Vegas episode of "Somebody Feed…

Ladies Who Lunch, Pt. 2: Bonnie Hunt, Pamela Adlon, Brie Larson & Courtney McBroom, Kimberly Williams Paisley, The Women of Lake Street Dive, Nicolle Wallace, Hannah Einbinder & Laraine Newman

Feb 19, 2026 1h 35m

Phil and David love the "Ladies Who Lunch," so here's a sequel celebrating some of their favorite "Lunch" partners so far.  To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the…

Big Chilling with JoBeth Williams + Louise Goffin on The Goffin-King Foundation

Feb 11, 2026 1h 31m

Phil & David welcome JoBeth Williams to "Naked Lunch" to discuss her iconic career, from her famous first film appearance in "Kramer Vs. Kramer" to director Sidney Poitier's "Stir Crazy" to "The…

Lindsey Vonn

Feb 04, 2026 48m

In light of current events, Phil and David revisit their emotional yet entertaining 2022 conversation with Olympic champion, New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, investor and dog mom…

GRAMMY Preview & Stories with Jimmy Jam + Former Host Paul Reiser & Steven Van Zandt

Jan 29, 2026 1h 15m

Legendary producer, songwriter and Chairman Emeritus of The Recording Academy Jimmy Jam -- a 5-time Grammy winner and 23-time nominee -- joins Phil and David to discuss their behind-the-scenes…

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