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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.

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Naked Lunch Phil Rosenthal, David Wild, and Straw Hut Media

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 737 Ratings

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.

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    Peter Frampton, Rock Hall Inductee!

    Peter Frampton, Rock Hall Inductee!

    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.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    America, with Jimmy Jam & intro by John Stamos

    America, with Jimmy Jam & intro by John Stamos

    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.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Everybody Loves Naked Phone Calls

    Everybody Loves Naked Phone Calls

    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.

    • 50 min
    Alex Edelman, To The MAX! And HBO!

    Alex Edelman, To The MAX! And HBO!

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Richard Rosenthal. Here's Richard!

    Richard Rosenthal. Here's Richard!

    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.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Donny Osmond, Pt. 2

    Donny Osmond, Pt. 2

    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.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
737 Ratings

737 Ratings

brothersurfer ,

A Whole Lotta Life

This episode spans a timeline full of life and love. Yes everybody loves Phil but with David we get so naked. Not that we want to feed a naked Phil, mind you. Thank you, guys.

These two amazingly talented writers bring their craft to the table where we meet Donny Osmond. The idea is furtherest from in considering how these two would celebrate the 100 milestone. And yet this concept sums up this podcast. The sheer charm that these three share in hearing Donny’s stories is truly special. You gotta have a listen.

0mikefink0 ,

Please let this just be Phil’s show

David seems to have had quite the career that’s for certain. I don’t need to know about this fact every episode nor have him step on guest’s answers/not let them answer or just fumble and stumble around. Season 1 I was able to handle this but no mas. Sorry but have to say it as this is an annoyance every episode.

Jo Ellen K ,

Your Donny Osmond interview was exceptional!

I am looking forward to downloading some more episodes!

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