Today's guest is Iliza Shlesinger, the inimitable stand-up comedian, best-selling author, and podcaster. She opens up about growing up Jewish in conservative Texas, confronting her crush while in her high school mascot regalia ("a gigantic foam hornet head"), and doing stand-up comedy in parking lots.
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Jul 22
[Rerun] Julia Louis-Dreyfus
[Original air date: June 6, 2023] Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep) proves why she’s such a national treasure. Authentic, charismatic, and thoughtful — Julia shares about standing up to a major studio when they wanted to sue her as a young actress, how fighting breast cancer w ... Show More
50m 47s
Oct 2022
Iliza Shlesinger
Comedian, actress, writer, and producer Iliza Shlesinger and Anna discuss childbirth, early crushes, how Iliza met her husband and why she married him, appreciating honest advice, work ethic, and a lot more.Today’s caller is Jessica whose long time BFF refers to Jessica’s husband ... Show More
54m 50s
Oct 2022
Iliza Shlesinger: Be Skeptical, Not Cynical
Iliza Shlesinger (comedian, actor, writer, producer and author) returns to the podcast to reveal the solutions to her somatic pain, the changing cultural sensitivity toward comedy, and her approach to expressing anger. She discusses the origins and process of her observational an ... Show More
57m 42s
Jul 2021
Iliza Shlesinger: Ty Cobb Salad
<p>In which Rob and comedian/writer Iliza Shlesinger discuss the true story that inspired Iliza’s new Netflix movie Good On Paper, the hottest spots in Hollywood circa 1986, take a deep dive on upspeak, and wonder "if something is popular, does that mean it’s funny?” Plus: Rob an ... Show More
57m 36s
Mar 2021
Cooking through Covid (with Iliza Shlesinger)
Bianca is joined by the comedian Iliza Shlesinger to talk creating weird sketch characters, starting the Don't Panic Kitchen cooking show with her husband during the pandemic, adopting her dog in a parking lot, drive-in comedy shows, and so much more! Go to stereo.com/thebiancade ... Show More
57m 45s
Jul 2024
"Saskatoon Balloon" w/ Ophira Eisenberg
Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us this week: comedian and host of "Parenting is a Joke" Ophira Eisenberg! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as ... Show More
11m 51s
Feb 2025
ILANA GLAZER — on their Hulu special 'Human Magic' and cruising for future husbands at Washington Square Park
Actor and comedian Ilana Glazer joins the show. Over celebrity chicken and crab leg curry, Ilana tells me about their motherhood inspired Hulu standup special 'Human Magic,' their iconic meet-cute with their now husband, and hilarious conversations they've had with their doctor. ... Show More
43m 56s
Jan 2022
Hot Secrets with Ilana Glazer
Ilana Glazer is in the studio this week, chatting with Chelsea about real pregnancies coinciding with fictional ones, secretly-swapped sperm, and how the patriarchy influences every facet of our lives. Then: A med student must choose between his best friend and his boyfriend. An ... Show More
56m 27s