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Naked Lunch
Stand-Up Comedy
Grammy Awards
Music Industry
Hollywood
Bruce Springsteen
Los Angeles
Everybody Loves Raymond
Food
The Beatles
Motion Picture and Television Fund
Three Dog Night
Mental Health
Somebody Feed Phil
Hall & Oates
Daryl Hall
Rolling Stone
Music Collaboration
Brad Paisley

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 sha... more

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This week. "Naked Lunch" gets down to the real Nitty Gritty and celebrates the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -- the first band David ever saw -- with the group's Jeff Hanna and returning "Naked Lunch" guest and Jeff's longtime buddy and former roadie and ... more

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This week, "Naked Lunch" ROCKS in a BIG BANG as Phil and David are joined by Scott Ian and Brian Posehn -- two buddies who have known each other for more than a quarter century -- for a conversation that thrashes loudly around great topics like food,... more

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David asks Phil your Top 10 Questions for him from the Phil Rosenthal World Channel on YouTube. Follow the channel here. Plus David discusses his recent Emmy nomination as part of The Grammys Team, and plugs a few upcoming events, including this ver... more

The Academy Award-nominated actor Eric Roberts -- the famously prolific thespian who somehow filmed Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" and Larry The Cable Guy's "Witless Protection" at the same time -- joins Phil and David for tasty sandwiches fr... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Hanna
Guitarist/frontman of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Episode: Jeff Hanna & Billy Bob Thornton, his Oscar-winning ex-roadie!
Scott Ian
Guitarist of Anthrax
Anthrax
Episode: Scott Ian of Anthrax! Brian Posehn of "Stuart Fails To Save The Universe"!
Eric Roberts
Actor, interviewed in this episode
Actor (guest)
Episode: Phil Answers Your Top 10 Questions from YouTube!
Howard Jones
Singer, keyboardist and pioneer of synth-driven pop
Solo artist; influence in synth-pop
Episode: Howard Jones Meets Jimmy Jam!
Josh Groban
Singer, musician and guest on the episode
Musician
Episode: Josh Groban Raises "Naked Lunch" Up!
Keanu Reeves
Actor and musician, member of Dogstar
Dogstar
Episode: DOGSTAR! KEANU REEVES, BRET DOMROSE & ROB MAILHOUSE ROCK OUR WORLD!
Bret Domrose
Lead singer/guitarist of Dogstar
Dogstar
Episode: DOGSTAR! KEANU REEVES, BRET DOMROSE & ROB MAILHOUSE ROCK OUR WORLD!
Rob Mailhouse
Foodie and musician, Dogstar member
Dogstar
Episode: DOGSTAR! KEANU REEVES, BRET DOMROSE & ROB MAILHOUSE ROCK OUR WORLD!
Bonnie Hunt
Acclaimed actress, comedian, producer, and director known for her roles in 'Jerry Maguire', 'Jumanji', and 'The Green Mile'.
Episode: Bonnie Hunt

Hosts

Phil Rosenthal
Host of the show, interviewing guests; known for storytelling and food-centric conversations
David Wild
Co-host and interview moderator; guides conversations and interview flow

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Balance?

    Love Phil and love hearing from many of their guests. David has great connections and stories, but it can be frustrating to tune in to hear an interview with the guest only for the guest to get such a small time to actually speak because one of the hosts spends the majority of the time talking about their own thoughts and experiences. I know these are meant to be conversations, but sometimes they can feel really one sided. I’ve turned several off before reaching the end because I wasn’t actually... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Auntie col
    United States4 months ago
  • Enjoyable Conversation

    Enjoying this podcast. I was fortunate enough to see Vince Gill at a small Venue in my hometown a few years ago. The venue was so quiet you could hear a pin drop! What an honor it was to see him. It left a lasting memory for my husband and I. Thank you Vince!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RoBo Rosie
    United States5 months ago
  • Perth, Western Australia

    Hi Phil and David

    Listening to you both and your guests every week is such a highlight for me. Just love it. ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    normie21
    Australia7 months ago
  • Friends & food. Yum!

    I love the friendly combo of Phil’s goofiness & David’s enthusiasm :) It’s fun to meet people in their informal talk & eat format. Interjecting their own stories of Hollywood & Rock Stars that are so personal & Entertaining! Just listened to Heather Graham episode and I’m so hungry after all the food talk. ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lagamerrd
    United States9 months ago
  • My very favorite podcast!

    Phil and David are exceptionally knowledgeable, positive and uplifting hosts that bring in the most phenomenal guests. This is my go-to podcast that I take along with me when I want to spend a lovely lunchtime, drive time or daily walk and hang out the loveliest people. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnSherwood
    United States9 months ago

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Some episodes receive feedback about lengthy host interactions overshadowing guests on occasion.
Fans value deep-dish industry anecdotes and honest career stories.
Listeners appreciate the warm, entertaining dynamic between hosts and guests.

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Phil Answers Your Top 10 Questions from YouTube!
Q: When is the next season of Somebody Feed Phil coming out?
The next season is planned for 2027 and will premiere on YouTube, maintaining the same format and length as before.
Eric Roberts . . . A Runaway Train of an "Naked Lunch"
Q: Was Runaway Train a very difficult movie to make?
Dude, it was work. It was like going to work, grueling daily effort with intense physical conditions.
Ana Navarro
Q: Why did Bad Bunny's endorsement story matter in the 2024 campaign, and what does it say about Puerto Rico?
The discussion explains that Bad Bunny's interactions with campaigns revealed a list of Puerto Rico-focused priorities he wanted addressed, showing how celebrity influence can catalyze real political attention to issues like the Jones Act and energy grid, especially for Puerto Rico.
Ana Navarro
Q: What brings you balance in such a publicly intense life?
Ana describes balance as staying present through travel, engaging in Broadway or culture, and taking breaks from doom scrolling by doing two-hour experiences like Broadway shows, which offer perspective and relief.
John Fogerty! Brad Paisley!
Q: What is your relationship with Bruce Springsteen and how has he influenced you?
Fogerty describes a mutual admiration with Springsteen, noting a long-standing friendship and the way fellow songwriters feed off each other's work, which has shaped his own approach to writing and performing.

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