Ask Iliza Anything
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.1K ratingsEveryone deserves that best friend who delivers blunt advice with impunity. Comedian, writer, and actor Iliza Shlesinger is that friend. She has built a cult-like following of listeners seeking her hilarious take on their problems. Every week, people submit their burning questions to the show, with topics ranging from bad coworkers, psychotic bridesmaids, and a mother-in-law who won't move out to faking an accent and diarrhea etiquette. Iliza's answers range from wise and heart-felt to rage-fueled and off-the-wall. She enjoys nothing more than giving incisive life advice to total strangers, sometimes with a celebrity guest in tow. It's always entertaining, so go ahead: Ask Iliza Anything.
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Episodes
Ready To Run
April 03, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIliza and Emily catch up before telling listeners to agree to be pied in the face and reach out to old friends.
The Weight Of Favors
March 27, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIliza's mom, Ronnie, joins her on the podcast to answer your questions about not waiting for love and getting closure with someone you've ghosted.
She Said, She Said with Rebecca Serle
March 20, 2024 04:05 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBNew York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle joins Iliza to give advice on getting your jacket back and how to handle a friend's mom starting beef, plus some advice to aspiring authors. Rebecca's new book Expiration Dates is available now wherever books are sold, and you can get a signed copy from Diesel.
Door-To-Door Meat
March 13, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIliza shares about her new baby but then it's back to business with door-to-door meat sales and a concerning beard influencer.
I Got You This Bean Bag
March 06, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThere's a murder and broken furniture and the broken furniture is so much harder to weigh in on!
My Clog Is Powerful
February 28, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBYes, this is an evergreen episode, but that doesn't make the takes any less hot! Iliza and Emily debate meal trains and weigh in on talking to an ex's brother.
I Hate A Creamy Experience
February 21, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBIliza has definitive thoughts on an Australian ambo romance (go for it) and a 4-day trip with a former friend (do not go for it).
Lip To Lip
February 14, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIliza advises on moving past an emotional affair and running a tattoo shop.
Get That Out Of Your Head
February 07, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIliza finds out the show is responsible for the end of an engagement and later advises a pilot on his relationship with an older woman.
How's That For A Segue
January 31, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIliza has strong stances on tentative wedding attendees and hanging out in a dive bar with a boyfriend's parents.
I Don't Wanna Get Too Involved
January 24, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIliza's jaw is on the floor over a missing stocking, Emily lights up when she can talk about office etiquette, and the people clamor for more Hot Scotty.
Marine Mammal Moaning
January 17, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIliza is vindicated on the subject of olive oil cake and has tough love for a frugal listener and someone looking for a nickname.
Ready To Flip A House
January 10, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBIliza opines on Stanley tumblers, photo contests, and what to keep from your grandma.
No More Nice Birthdays
January 03, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBA mother is charging her daughter for dish soap and a coworker is unnecessarily bubbly.
Bridesmaid Drama is Perennial
December 27, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBIliza finishes out the year with advice on being clear with friends and disentangling yourself from the people of your past.
I Call It My Homer Simpson
December 20, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIliza talks jaw rubs, the Tooth Fairy, and weddings (obviously).
I Am Also Poor
December 13, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIliza helps a postal carrier and has questions about a rude P.E. teacher.
Definitely Name The Dog Mushroom
December 06, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBNo one has ever been a better choice to give possible dog names than Iliza, who also has advice for a dramatic but impressively diverse friend group.
Put It In The Tiny Toilet
November 29, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBRonnie joins Iliza to provide some post-Thanksgiving maternal spice.
We Are Big Sister
November 22, 2023 05:05 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIliza answers questions about family drama in this turkey blaster of an episode.
Boring Cracker Barrel Lifestyle
November 15, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIliza is appalled by intolerant parents but thrilled by some juicy follow-ups.
What Do We Always Say
November 08, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIliza boos not drafting a contract and friends whose terrible boyfriends have to go everywhere with them.
Giant Baby Huey Husband
November 01, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIliza weighs in on a $1,000+ photo shoot and in-law disrespect.
Trust Me, I'm Right
October 25, 2023 04:05 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIliza is off to a frenzied start but she has tips on improving your dating app profile and ignoring a copycat.
Hello, I'm Here To Be Your Blessing
October 18, 2023 04:05 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIliza gets the other side of a previous listener's story and analyzes the word "gratitude."
I Have A Strong Jaw
October 11, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIliza wants to help you with backyard rats, friendship green flags, and passive aggressive texting.
How Do I Control Another Person's Behavior?
October 04, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIliza shares some big news but then it's back to business with questions about a boss spreading rumors and a team member mansplaining to scientists.
Do The Noodles Once
September 27, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIliza encourages honesty to get out of gift-giving, noodle sharing, and walking on urine soaked floors.
Right To Stink
September 20, 2023 04:05 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIliza knows how to deal with smelly coworkers and drama-prone bridesmaids.
Look, You Need Teeth
September 13, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIliza supports asking your boyfriend to not be toothless and taking your kids to the library.
That's Unevolved
September 06, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIliza is back from abroad and ready for your wedding questions! She has strong opinions on being allowed to change your mind and New Zealand's bagels.
The Algorithm Knows
August 30, 2023 04:05 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIliza shares etiquette for avoiding uncomfortable questions and skipping weddings you aren't interested in attending.
Dutch Truth Sword
August 23, 2023 04:05 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIliza has advice for babies in the Texas wine country and weird, clingy coworkers.
It Comes Down To Self-Worth
August 16, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIliza has sound advice to contend with a husband who won't stop talking about the minutiae of his job and then a listener's top of the cobb turns very quickly into a bottom.
I'm Smiling And I'm Being Nice
August 09, 2023 04:05 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIliza thinks this week's listeners have it all figured out, but everyone could smile a little bit more.
One Perfect Dog Balloon
August 02, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIliza drills down on miscommunication, gives her best advice ever, and tries to explain Jewish traditions to Emily outside of the scope of Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams.
It's Too Late To Be A Teen Model
July 26, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIliza promises a listener's sexual dreams about an ex mean nothing and weighs in on a date's penchant for following bikini models on Instagram.
I Thought Those Were My Charleston Chews
July 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIliza tries to soften the blow of a listener's boyfriend doing standup comedy and misjudges Noah's intentions when he arrives bearing gifts.
Some Dork's Duplex
July 12, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBIliza gives listeners suggestions on how to roast the worst people in their lives and is realistic about the requirements for dog training.
Cue Tiny Party Horn
July 05, 2023 04:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIliza might have psychic abilities and she definitely has advice on distant dads, being ghosted, and an oversharing coworker.
Get Some Serotonin
June 28, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIliza brings newfound scientific knowledge to a question about a grabby boyfriend and is impressed by a Chinese New Year party that led to a guest getting pregnant.
My Questionable Dad
June 21, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBFred Shlesinger, Iliza's dad, joins the podcast to celebrate Father's Day and talk New York accents and clingy parents.
Put It On A Plate
June 14, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIliza lives vicariously through a potluck horror story and calls on Noah to help a law librarian with a negative coworker.
You Know I Had To Give It To You
June 07, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIliza talks about not letting work define your self-worth and how to discuss handling unwanted attention with young women.
Big Ticket Protein
May 31, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 65 MBIliza reserves judgement on a possibly peeping maintenance man and is touched that a father and daughter listen to the show together.
If You Catch My Drift
May 24, 2023 04:05 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIliza vetoes a gender reveal party but is for casual cheek kisses on a friend/coworker.
Don't Be Cryptic
May 17, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIliza suggests you randomly call your friends, then questions a listener's hakuna matata lifestyle.
Some People Need To Be Muted
May 10, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIliza supports muting people on Instagram and refusing to be a bridesmaid.
It Is A Conspiracy Against You
May 03, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIliza tries to figure out what people do in office jobs and mediates for a detective neighbor whose evidence against our accused listener is the use of a Forever stamp, which is in no way conclusive!
Anyway, Mami
April 26, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIliza has advice on dealing with a jealous hot friend when you are also hot and getting grandma to move out of a neighborhood so dangerous that there are documentaries about her street.