Ronna Marlene Glickman (née Levine) and Beverly Ginsberg (née Schiff, formerly Ginsberg, Kahn, Frisch) are the 50-something (born 1962) characters created and embodied by actors and comedians Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo. They hosted a podcast on the Earwolf network from 2011 until 2017 wherein they interviewed a celebrity guest, interacted with one another, and dispensed advice to listeners. Chaffin and Denbo developed their characters in 2006 when they were asked to host an all-Jewish 'Kosher Christmas Show' at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Live performances from the pair are frequently advertised as "seminars" in which their characters discuss the fictional book they co-authored, "You'll Do a Little Better Next Time: A Guide to Marriage and Re-marriage for Jewish Singles." After introducing the book, either Chaffin or Denbo will often add the clarification, "It says Jewish in the name, but it's for everyone!"

Podcast Episodes of their eponymous podcast, Ronna and Beverly, were released every two weeks by Earwolf. Guests included people working in comedy, as well as actors, authors, and filmmakers. The podcast premiered on May 25, 2011. In episode 161 on June 15, 2017 (not long after they started teasing the possibility of releasing weekly episodes), Ronna and Beverly suddenly announced they were taking off "for the summer." Since then, no new episodes have been released and the actresses have not appeared together in character. Jessica Chaffin has kept Ronna alive by appearing in character as a guest on other podcasts and by maintaining an Instagram account. On the April 16, 2018, episode of the Why Mommy Drinks podcast, guest Jamie Denbo confirmed that she "used to" have a podcast called Ronna and Beverly, ostensibly indicating the conclusion of the series.

On March 11, 2019, Denbo announced she will be launching a spinoff podcast titled Beverly In LA on Stitcher Premium.

Spinoff Podcasts

Beverly in LA Denbo formerly hosted a solo spin-off podcast on the Stitcher network titled Beverly in LA chronicling the life of Beverly Ginsberg as she pursued wellness and explored various means of living a healthier, more mindful life in Los Angeles.

On June 15, 2020, Denbo posted a photo of her iconic Beverly wig and doubled pair of glasses with the caption "Goodbye and shalom with all the love in my (her) haaaaaaht" to her personal Instagram. On an episode of her podcast "The Human Condition" Denbo spoke, out of character, candidly about her uncertainty of the ethics of portraying Beverly, a racist and conspiracy theorist, for comedy, in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and the political climate in the United States. She announced the retirement of the Beverly character and the subsequent cancellation of her podcast.

Ask Ronna In November 2019 Chaffin and co-host Bryan Safi premiered a new podcast called Ask Ronna, in which Chaffin continues to appear as Ronna Glickman. Safi and Chaffin's show focuses on requests for advice and questions from listeners, and often feature a celebrity guest.

Television In 2009, a television pilot, "Encyclopedia of Television Pilots, 1937–2012" based on the two women was produced by Showtime, with Jenji Kohan co-writing and co-producing and with Paul Feig directing. The pilot was not picked up.

In 2012, British network Sky Atlantic aired one season of a chat show, starring Ronna and Beverly. The six-episode run was also directed by Paul Feig.

Live performances Ronna and Beverly performed monthly in Los Angeles at the UCB-LA Theatre. They also brought their show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2010. The characters made particular fuss over their international lifestyle, and London was a frequent topic of note on their podcast and in print. In 2010, Denbo and Chaffin performed as Ronna and Beverly for a brief run at London's Soho Theatre.

Podcast episodes Episode # Title Guest 1 Julie Klausner Julie Klausner 2 Paul F. Tompkins Paul F. Tompkins 3 Justin Kirk Justin Kirk 4 Paul Feig Paul Feig 5 Nick Kroll Nick Kroll 6 Jen Kirkman Jen Kirkman 7 Andy Richter Andy Richter 8 Jon Daly Jon Daly 9 Ana Ortiz Ana Ortiz 10 Joel Stein Joel Stein 11 Martha Plimpton Martha Plimpton 12 Paget Brewster Paget Brewster 13 Jimmy Pardo Jimmy Pardo 14 Rob Riggle Rob Riggle 15 Harris Wittels Harris Wittels 16 Donna Kagan Donna Kagan 17 Barbara Vinick Barbara Vinick 18 David Sabino David Sabino 19 Vacation Crashing Heather Donahue 20 London Calling Jeff Garlin 21 Hollywood's Night to Shine Joey McIntyre 22 Never Forget Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson 23 Facebook and Toilet Paper Natasha Leggero 23.5 Minisode None 24 Red Leather Yellow Leather Elizabeth Reaser 25 Museum of Death Marc Maron 26 Tanlines Tanlines 27 Superfudge for Girls Connie Britton 28 Stolen Spanx Scott Aukerman 29 Gangrene and Ice Cream Michael Strahan 30 The Kramer of Veep Matt Walsh 31 Babysitting Morgan Murphy 32 Not Personal Steve Agee 33 Alpha-Nerd John Ross Bowie 34 Jack of All Trades Brandon Johnson 35 Growing Pains June Diane Raphael 36 Cartoon Dixie Cup Brian Huskey 37 Blossom In The Nerds Kevin Sussman 38 The Podcast Mash Tony Hale 39 Bar Mitzvah Teddy Bear Shaun Sperling 40 Animated Picture Frame Paul Gilmartin 41 Wonderful Podcast Time! Jake Fogelnest 42 The Live Hanukkah Special Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster and Angela Kinsey 43 Bubba the Love Nut Rich Sommer 44 Sephardic Indiana Jones Gil Ozeri 45 Unlocked Daydreamer Katie Dippold 46 Live at the San Francisco Sketch Fest Jonathan Coulton, James Reichmuth 47 Oscar Wrap-Up! Sam Pancake 48 Hometown Hero Nate Corddry 49 Passover 2013 None 50 A Nutter Butter Kevin Pollak 51 Old Fashioned Kitchen Timer Ted Griffin 52 LIVE with Rob Delaney and David Wain Rob Delaney, David Wain 53 Gym Rash Jim Rash 54 Bubble Giggles Kulap Vilaysack 55 Dagger Fingers Sarah Baker 56 Young Griffin Dunne Josh Fadem 57 The See's Proposal Alison Rosen 58 Peanut Butter Cup Steve Agee 59 Live From Montreal Nick Kroll, Andy Kindler 60 LIVE with Ben Schwartz and Mark Feuerstein Ben Schwartz, Mark Feuerstein 61 Pocket Sass Judy Reyes 62 I am A Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien 63 Happy Eyebrows Adam Ray 64 Live From London Morwenna Banks, Jonathan Simpson 65 Boyfriend Cloud Kate Walsh 66 Everyone Makes Mistakes Andy Daly 67 Happy Thanksgivingkkah None 68 Uterus Chat Leslie Grossman 69 LIVE with Nia Vardalos and Bob Harper Nia Vardalos, Bob Harper 70 LIVE with Jacki Weaver and Patrick J. Adams Jacki Weaver, Patrick J. Adams 71 German Shepherd On A Leash Bob Harper 72 Live At Riot L.A. Paul Scheer 73 Live at the San Francisco Sketch Fest 2014 Michael Ian Black, Bob Harper 74 The Oscar Special Jace Lacob, Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary 75 Myrin Animal Arden Myrin 76 I Need A Ticket for Rosh Hashanah Stephen Tobolowsky 77 Jason Nash Bought an Xbox Jason Nash 78 Viking Tennis Janet Varney 79 The Advice Show! None 80 Chocolate Muff Dana Goodman, Julia Wolov 81 Bikini, Me David Huntsberger 82 Period Face Humphrey Ker 83 Crammer or Creamer Howard Kremer 84 A Fatted Calf Danielle Schneider, Dannah Phirman 85 Voice of the Internet Richard Lawson 86 Co Ne Dreee Eliot Glazer 87 The Laimest Couple In The World Elizabeth Laime, Andy Rosen 88 Cute as a Baby Seal Sarah Burns 89 Uber Smart Jerry O'Connell 90 Just Jenji Jenji Kohan 91 EGhost Dog Sean Sakimae 91.5 Ghost of Bob Odenkirk Bob Odenkirk 92 Eat Over There Matt Besser 93 Honey Jug Joe Lo Truglio 94 The Advice Episode! None 95 LIVE from UCB-Sunset Jack Black, Paul F. Tompkins 96 Green Grover Nate Corddry 97 Spatchcock a Chicken Christopher Noxon 98 I Don't Want To Meetaphobia Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall 99 Gluten Free Morning Lindsey Stoddart, Leslie Bibb 100 OSCAR Predictions Adam B. Vary, Kate Aurthur 101 Modern World Throwback Tavi Gevinson 102 Candy Crisis Drew Droege 103 Listener Mail None 104 Uncle Matty Boy Eugene Cordero 105 Brewster's Millions Paget Brewster 106 From Skater Bro to Penguin Goth Robin Lord Taylor 107 Advice For All! None 108 Live At UCB with Jeff Garlin, Matt Walsh Jeff Garlin, Matt Walsh 109 My Body Is Magic Louis Peitzman 110 Shaq Stomach Mitch Silpa 111 More Advice for You! None 112 Mr. Terrific Echo Kellum 113 Oprah Gayle Underwear Diablo Cody 114 Quip Fire! Ellie Kemper 115 From Nannying to Stardom Katie Lowes 116 Live at UCB with Danny Pudi, Paul F. Tompkins Danny Pudi, Paul F. Tompkins 117 Advice For Your Life None 118 01907 The Magazine Phil Rosenthal 119 Live at UCB with Ravi Patel, Jack McGee Ravi Patel, Jack McGee 120 Two Bevs Don't Make A Right Jessica St. Clair 121 Super Joel Stein Joel Stein 122 My B-Day with Joan Rivers Gearoid Farrelly 123 Walking Paintbrush Zoë Bell 124 Advice for 2016! None 125 Live at the San Francisco Sketch Fest 2016 Guy Branum, Kate Micucci 126 Live at UCB with Ben Feldman, Reid Scott Ben Feldman, Reid Scott 127 The 2016 OSCAR Podcast Kate Aurthur, Adam B. Vary, and Jarett Wieselman 128 Kevin Deserves a Sandwich Kevin Kirkpatrick 129 LIVE at UCB Sunset with Kulap Vilaysack and Michael Constantini Kulap Vilaysack, Sam Kieffer 130 Bedroom Eyes Paul W. Downs 131 Advice You Need None 132 Tip My Beanie Beanie Feldstein 133 Samurai at Heart Ally Maki 134 Walk into their Office Troy Walker 135 Something Something about the Case Tami Sagher 136 Cuddly Canadian Teddy Bear Kristian Bruun 137 Live from The Bell House NYC with Ellie Kemper, Wyatt Cenac Ellie Kemper, Wyatt Cenac 138 Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney Is An Inspiration Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney 139 Jessi Klein Says You Gotta Lie Up Jessi Klein 140 Rachel Bloom Has A Very Sexual Brain Rachel Bloom 141 Ben Platt Is A Soul Cycle Fiend Ben Platt 142 Stay Healthy with Our Advice None 143 Foxy Knoxy with Leslie Grossman and Adam O'Byrne Leslie Grossman, Adam O'Byrne 144 English Chocolate Passion with Matt Cook Matt Cook 145 Live at Now Hear This with Jimmy Pardo Jimmy Pardo 145.5 Bonus Episode: Matt McConkey Matt McConkey 146 Jordan Black Is A Popper Jordan Black 147 Live from Boston Jewish Film Festival with Eugene Mirman Eugene Mirman 148 Charles Rogers Is A Voice of the Generation Charles Rogers 149 D'Arcy Carden Added The Apostrophe Herself D'Arcy Carden 150 Pam Fryman Does It Effortlessly Pam Fryman 151 Ana Ortiz Knows How To March Ana Ortiz 152 LIVE from the SF Sketchfest with James Urbaniak and Arden Myrin James Urbaniak, Arden Myrin 153 The 2017 OSCAR Podcast Adam B. Vary, Jarett Wieselman and Kate Aurthur 154 SNL's Chris Kelly Heads the Sketch Chris Kelly 155 Michael and Sarah Bennett Help You Choose Wisely Dr. Michael I. Bennett, Sarah Bennett 156 Santina Muha Doesn't See Wheels Santina Muha 157 Dave Holmes Gets His Preps Dave Holmes 158 LIVE from Largo with Paul F. Tompkins and America Ferrera Paul F. Tompkins, America Ferrera 159 Live from the 9:30 Club with Ned Price Ned Price 160 Live from The Bell House with Chris Gethard and Rachel Dratch Chris Gethard, Rachel Dratch 161 Live from The Bell House with Jill Kargman and Robin Lord Taylor Jill Kargman, Robin Lord Taylor

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