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Terry Boers, one of the founding voices of the Score, dies at 75
1 day ago Michael Solomon, 36, was killed in Chicago Heights early Tuesday morning, according to the medical examiner’s office. The Chicago Heights Police Department said in a news release officers responded to a call of a battery victim in the 1200 block of West End Avenue at about 1 a.m. Tuesday. Solomon was …
Instead of Acting, He Wrote 'Everybody Loves Raymond'
Try GOLD - Free The Wall Street Journal | November 28, 2025 The 'Phil's Favorites' foodie author on his parents' humor, growing up in suburbia and his biggest food craving MY MOTHER HAD MANY fantastic qualities but cooking wasn't one of them. Her jokes included a setting on the oven for “shoe.” In our house, meat was a punishment. This story is from the November 28, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Phil's Favorites
By: Phil Rosenthal and Jenn Garbee About The Book About The Author Reviews From New York Times bestselling author and beloved star of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil comes a brand-new collection of Phil’s favorite recipes you can make at home, featuring dishes from family, friends, and renowned chefs around the world.
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of "Somebody Feed Phil"
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Just Try It! Someplace New! By Phil Rosenthal And Lily Rosenthal
In this companion to the instant New York Times bestselling Just Try It! by Netflix star Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily, an encouraging dad eases his daughter’s worries about staying at Grandma’s for the first time. Lil is getting ready to stay with Grandma on her own for the first time. How exciting! Except…what if she only eats broccoli? What if her bed is made of rocks? What if the mailman is a giant elephant?
My Seven Shows: Phil Rosenthal
It happens a few times a day, at least. Phil Rosenthal will be walking on a street and a nice stranger inevitably stops him to gush or ask for a photo. “I always say it’s very strange to wake up at this age and find yourself being Taylor Swift,” he says. Well, that’s what happens when you embark on a prolonged and popular world tour.
California Questionnaire: Where Phil Rosenthal Eats in California
Skip to content After winning multiple Emmys as the creator-writer-producer of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal has stepped into the spotlight on his own in the past decade. With his 2015 PBS documentary series I’ll Have What Phil’s Having, Rosenthal became a respected personality on the culinary circuit. Next, the self-described foodie started traveling the globe in search of delicious dishes and fun on Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, a hit food and travel show now in its eighth season.
Somebody Feed Phil Season 8
Where to watch Somebody Feed Phil Season 8: Release date (United States) Somebody Feed Phil Season 8 will be available to watch on Netflix from June 18, 2025.
Phil Donahue remembered by Chicago TV critic Phil Rosenthal
It’s easy to forget that before the internet, before social media, there weren’t a lot of places for everyday Americans to see and hear others express views they shared and ask questions they wanted answered. “The Phil Donahue Show” built its phenomenal nationally syndicated success as one of those rare places, one particularly appealing for housebound women paternal TV long underestimated as interested only in pap.
Tales of Two Great Songwriters on Apple Podcasts
David & Phil share stories with two amazing songwriters. Graham Gouldman wrote some of the greatest rock classics of The British Invasion as a teenager in The Sixties, before becoming a founding member of 10cc in The Seventies. Graham is currently leading 10cc on the Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour playing their first American dates in over three decades.
Happy Anniversary & "Happy Days" on Apple Podcasts
Phil & David have recorded a new introduction to the "Lunch" they nakedly love the most -- their wives. This week marks David & Fran's 30th Anniversary -- something David now finally remembers thanks in part to an embarrassing episode in this wonderful episode. This episode of "Naked Lunch" also celebrates Monica Rosenthal's recent work in brilliantly bringing Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" to life, a dream discussed at length here.
Stand Up Lunch 2 with Jeff Ross, Larry Wilmore, Chloe Fineman, Kevin Nealon, Jimmy Pardo, Wayne Federman & Elaine May on Apple Podcasts
Here's Part Two of some of Phil & David's favorite conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who just happen to be comedy icons from a few different generations. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
Stand Up Lunch with Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Paul Reiser, Hannah Einbinder, Patton Oswalt & Judy Gold on Apple Podcasts
Laughter is the main course for many of Phil & David's favorite episodes. Here's Part One of some of their greatest conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
Phil & David's Top 10 Albums with Andy Kindler Sittin' In on Apple Podcasts
"Naked Lunch" responds to Apple Music's 100 Best Albums with a little list of their own. Phil and David countdown many of their favorite albums ever -- joined by stand up comedian, actor and musician Andy Kindler. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
Wendy Liebman & Jeffrey Sherman, Their Funny Life Together & Remembering The Sherman Brothers on Apple Podcasts
Recently, Phil and David invited two of their friends -- the beloved stand-up comedian Wendy Liebman and her brilliant producer, writer, director and now podcaster husband Jeffrey Scherman -- to "Naked Lunch." Just days prior, Jeffrey's uncle Richard M. Sherman -- half of the legendary Sherman Brothers songwriting team along with Jeff's late great father Robert B. Sherman -- passed away at age 95.
Ted Danson! on Apple Podcasts
Help Save The Planet and perhaps even our Podcast by enjoying this very sustainable entertaining and informative Green Naked Lunch. Next week, Phil & David will welcome the iconic actor and longtime environmentalist Ted Danson in a conversation recorded June 5th at the Environmental Media Association's Impact Summit. Hear lovingly recycled highlights of previous Impact Summit talks with Ed Begley, Jr., Wolfgang Puck, Jane Fonda, Wendie Malick and Graham Nash.
Alison Rosen on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David welcome their longtime podcast friend Alison Rosen ("Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend") who they both got to know back when they were all on "The Adam Carolla Show." They discuss Alison's book, "Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me): Fifth Anniversary Edition," her substack, her career path before, after and during her time doing the news for Adam, and how, thanks to her father, she was somehow the last to find out that she was Jewish.
Jay Kogen on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David welcome the witty veteran comedy writer, producer, actor, nepo baby and now fellow podcaster Jay Kogen to "Lunch." Jay -- whose credits include "Simpsons," "Frasier," "Malcolm in the Middle" and, yes, "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- discusses his life, career and his own wonderful new podcast, "Don't Be Alone With Jay Kogen" -- which has featured guests like Lisa Kudrow, Bryan Cranston, Phil and, more recently, David.
Michael McDonald & Paul Reiser on Apple Podcasts
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.
Greg Fitzsimmons on Apple Podcasts
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.
Everybody Loves Naked Phone Calls on Apple Podcasts
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.
Richard Rosenthal. Here's Richard! on Apple Podcasts
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/.
Shaun Cassidy, Da Doo Rerun, Episode 99.9! on Apple Podcasts
To whet your appetites for our big 100th episode of "Naked Lunch" with our special guest Donny Osmond -- recorded live in his Las Vegas showroom and being released next week -- we've decided to Da Doo Re-Run one of our favorite episodes yet -- an amazing conversation with the extraordinary Shaun Cassidy. Shaun's enjoyed an enduring success story as a successful writer/producer in TV since his days as a teen dream, and in recent years, he's returned to performing in an exciting way.
Pete Holmes on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David welcome one of their favorite comedians in the world to "Lunch" at Phil's house. This is a fun and funny discussion about Pete's career as a beloved stand-up comedian, writer, producer, actor, host and podcaster that takes a fascinating turn toward spirituality and so much more.
Lily Rosenthal on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David are joined by the wonderful Lily Rosenthal -- Phil's lifelong daughter and now his co-author for a brand new children's picture book called "Just Try It! (A Phil & Lil Book)" with illustrations by New York Times bestselling author Luke Flowers. It's a book about a food-loving bad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new.
Chris Connelly on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David welcome writer, reporter, broadcaster and friend Chris Connelly to "Naked Lunch." They discuss Chris's long, impressive and varied career, his very crucial role in David's career, and Phil, David and Chris's shared experiences working together on a number of high profile TV telethons starting with 2001's "American: A Tribute To Heroes." Chris also shares his story of not driving for decades while living in Los Angeles, and then finally getting his license in recent years.
Somebody Call Phil & David! on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David discuss The 66th Annual Grammy Awards, then take your excellent phone calls -- literally, from Melbourne, Florida to Melbourne, Australia -- about a wide range of topics. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
Matt Goldich on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David break bread with the gluten-free yet entirely delightful Matt Goldich while he was in Los Angeles for The Emmy Awards because Matt and the other writers for @latenightseth were nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Okay, they did not win that night, but this "Lunch" remains a very winning conversation about life, food, podcasting and Matt's new stand up special, "NO QUESTIONS ASKED" out February 13 on YouTube. To follow Matt, go here: https://linktr.ee/mattgoldich.
JUST TRY IT! | Kirkus Reviews
Amusing but misleading on the nutritional and behavioral fronts. With one taste of despised mustard, a child pivots from rejecting new foods to seeking them. Dad takes Lil to a food truck festival. Lil, who narrates the story, is nervous; this child’s list of acceptable foods is short (pizza, rice, grilled cheese, french fries, and vanilla ice cream).
Watch The Reluctant Traveler Season 2 Trailer
Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone once again. This time, he’s embarking on a must-do journey for any respectable globe-trotter — a grand tour of Europe. The seven-part second season of the acclaimed country-hopping travel series follows Levy as he makes his way from the very north of the continent to the very south.
Just Try It! By Phil Rosenthal and Lily Rosenthal
From Netflix star and New York Times bestselling author Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily comes a hilarious picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new. Phil has one rule about food: try everything at least once. Otherwise, how will you know what you like? His daughter Lil disagrees.
Great GRAMMY Stories on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David talk about the Grammy Awards, and how David first met Trevor Noah who hosts Music's Biggest Night for the fourth time on Sunday February 4th on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Lew Schneider on Apple Podcasts
Writer, producer, director, comedian, actor Lew Schneider -- one of Phil's best friends and one of the original "Everybody Loves Raymond" writers -- joins Phil and David for a freewheeling conversation about food, comedy, television writers rooms, great music, terrible vacations, Rick Springfied, Don Rickles, good times and even terrible timeshares. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
"Naked Lunch" ROCKS, Part 2! on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David present a second set of some of their greatest musical hits with guests from Peter Frampton coming alive discussing his childhood pal, David Bowie to Steven Van Zandt giving insight into his relationship with his longtime buddy and sometimes Boss, Bruce Springsteen to Susanna Hoffs talking about her "Eternal Flame." All this plus great stories from Kevin Bacon, Darius Rucker, E from Eels, Milk Carton Kids, Joe Bonamassa and Graham Nash, plus Larry Wilmore's Fab Beatles...
"Naked Lunch" ROCKS, Part One! on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David present the first set of some of their greatest musical hits with guests from Sheryl Crow on singing with The Rolling Stones to Jimmy Jam growing up with Prince to T Bone Burnett on touring with Bob Dylan on the Rolling Thunder Review to Keanu Reeves on his rock & roll childhood to Micky Dolenz on life with The Monkees to Henry Winkler on The Fonz meeting three of the four Beatles to Paul Reubens sharing Pee Wee Herman's meetings with Little Richard, among other legends..
Nepo Baby Boom with Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, Ed Begley Jr., Pam Adlon, Shaun Cassidy and Many More! on Apple Podcasts
There's been a LOT of talk about Nepo babies this past year, but very little of it as fun, entertaining and positive as the conversations Phil and David have had on "Naked Lunch" with some of the nicest people you will ever meet who just so happen to be legends who've made their good name in the family business -- namely, show business. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
Brad Paisley Checks In, You Call In, Phil & David Discuss The Sphere and Matthew Perry on Apple Podcasts
Back by popular demand, we're taking your calls! But first, Phil and David discuss experiencing the new Sphere in Las Vegas, seeing U2's concert and Darren Aronofsky's Sphere film, "Postcards From Earth" there. They then both remember Matthew Perry. Then we're talking to the people. Phil gets a very special call from a fan in Australia and later, a surprise call from Brad Paisley turns into a great conversation about some of the Country superstar's new music.
Jake Cohen, A Very "Jew-ish" Conversation With the Author of "I Could Nosh" on Apple Podcasts
With the heartbreaking and horrific backdrop of the recent terrorist attacks on Israel, Phil & David have a heartfelt, warm and funny yet timely and emotional conversation about Judaism, food, identity and life with Jake Cohen, the "New York Times" bestselling cookbook author of "Jew-ish: Reinvented Recipes From A Modern Mensch" and his latest delicious tome, "I Could Nosh: Classic Jewish Recipes Revamped for Every Day." Jake shares his remarkable rise to being a food celebrity and Instagram...
Phil & David's Top 10 Favorite Movies, Part 2 on Apple Podcasts
Phil & David continue to reveal and pay tribute to their favorite movies ever with all of you and with each other. Come for the hot Stanley Kubrick talk, stay for Phil & David discussing "Almost Famous" by Cameron Crowe, "The Last Waltz" by Martin Scorsese as well as "The Ten Commandments," "Klute," "Network," "A Hard Day's Night," "Tootsie,""Rushmore" and so many more significant films that shaped their tastes in cinema and their lives in general.
Ben Rosenthal on Apple Podcasts
The son also rises when Phil's beloved son Ben Rosenthal joins his father and David in his former bedroom -- now our recently converted "Naked Lunch" recording studio -- for a fun, funny and heartfelt lunch from a place they all love, Tere's Mexican Grill. https://www.teresmexicangrill.com/ Ben shares his perspective on life in The Family Rosenthal, growing up around "Everybody Loves Raymond," and his exciting new business.
Phil and David Answer Your Calls on Apple Podcasts
You good people tell us that you absolutely LOVE it when Phil & David Phone It In, so here's another of our free-for-all "Naked Lunch" Call In episodes.
Mark Oliver Everett, AKA E from EELS on Apple Podcasts
Phil gets to know and love David's longtime friend Mark Oliver Everett, AKA E, the leader of the acclaimed band EELS who have released fourteen studio albums and become an internationally beloved touring act since the "Beautiful Freak" album in 1996 that featured the alternative radio favorites "Novocaine for the Soul." We hear how E and David first met, how E played his wedding to Fran who he lovingly dubbed "Chiclet" and their early days hanging out with friends like Terence Trent D'Arby,...
Gilbert Gottfried Remembered, with his "Amazing Colossal Podcast" co-host Frank Santopadre on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David remember the late great comedian Gilbert Gottfried -- who passed away in 2022 -- in a very special episode with Frank Santopadre, Gilbert's brilliant co-host on "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast." Phil and David discuss their shared deep love for Gilbert's comedy and Gilbert and Frank's podcast which influenced "Naked Lunch" more than any other with its loving celebration of conversational, fun-filled storytelling about show business.
The Sequel on Apple Podcasts
Phil and David invite you to "Be Our Guest" again for a special Call In "Naked Lunch" during which they answer your questions and ramble on about a wide range of topics. Along the way, Phil pays tribute to his late great friend director William Friedkin, David tells stories about interviewing Billy Joel and they both share stories about life and lunch. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
A Totally BOSS Conversation with the "None But The Brave" Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Instead of the usual "Lunch," Phil & David dine out on some great stories about their musical hero Bruce Springsteen with the deeply knowledgeable hosts of the totally Boss podcast "None But The Brave," Hal Schwartz and Flynn McLean who since 2019 have been an excellent source of in-depth talk about Springsteen's enduring work.
Inside Phil and David's Favorite New TV Series with Melvin Mar, Gene Luen Yang, Kelvin Yu & Destin Daniel Cretton on Apple Podcasts
Melvin Mar ("Fresh Off The Boat," "Speechless," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle") -- Phil and David's brilliant producer friend -- takes us inside the thrilling and inspiring creative success story of the critically acclaimed Disney+ series "American Born Chinese" along with a few of his key collaborators -- executive producer Gene Luen Yang who wrote the classic Eisner Award-winning graphic novel on which the show is based, executive producer and series creator Kelvin Yu ("Bob's Burgers"),...
Just Try It! By Phil Rosenthal and Lily Rosenthal
From Netflix star and New York Times bestselling author Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily comes a hilarious picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new. Phil has one rule about food: try everything at least once. Otherwise, how will you know what you like? His daughter Lil disagrees.
Just Try It
About The Book From Netflix star and New York Times bestselling author Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily comes a hilarious picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new. Phil has one rule about food: try everything at least once. Otherwise, how will you know what you like? His daughter Lil disagrees.
Wayne Federman on Apple Podcasts
Phil & David explore both lunch from The Cheesecake Factory and "The History of Stand-Up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle" with their friend Wayne Federman who literally wrote the book of that title, first published in 2021.
Spike Feresten on Apple Podcasts
Phil & David enjoy a lively TV Lunch with famed TV writer, TV host and film screenwriter Spike Feresten. But even though Spike is the comic genius who wrote the classic "The Soup Nazi" episode of "Seinfeld," there was No Soup For Spike here, but rather a delicious cheesesteak from https://www.southphillyexperience.com.
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