Ask Iliza Anything
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.2K 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
Peanut Buttery
April 10, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBIliza discusses the merits of various candy bars, what she was like in high school, and answers questions about competition.
Dr. Drew
April 03, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBDr. Drew is on AIA to talk to Iliza about general misery, gambling addicts in diapers, and using the correct gender pronouns.
Bobcat Goldthwait
March 27, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBBobcat Goldthwait (director, actor, & comedian) joins Iliza to talk about indoor BB guns, getting weird in Australia, and advice for young comics.
Harboring Cats
March 20, 2019 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.7 MBIliza talks about her problem with she-sheds, how to ditch terrible roommates, and being a good plus one.
Jen Kirkman
March 13, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBJen Kirkman (comedian, author, and host of I Seem Fun) joins Iliza to discuss their parallel parking skills, the Whisper 2000, and sleeping in a twin bed.
Rats Having Dinner
March 06, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MBIliza keeps it light this week, whispering in the listeners' ears and giving ideas for revenge plots.
Jackie Johnson
February 27, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBJackie Johnson (host of Natch Beaut) and Iliza rail against small samples, discuss the importance of plums, and tell one listener to shoot their shot!
Heather McDonald
February 20, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBHeather McDonald (comedian and host of Juicy Scoop) joins Iliza to answer your questions about difficult bosses, when to nip a Snapchat conversation in the bud, and what their Real Housewives taglines would be.
Festival Ready
February 13, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 50.2 MBIliza addresses toxic relationships and terrible last names.
Middle-Aged Lobsters
February 06, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBIliza confirms she will not eat Sour Patch Kids cereal and laments our technology obsessed society.
Rootsin' and Tootsin'
January 30, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIliza explains the gaseous dangers of Kashi Go Lean Crunch and how to be a dope maid of honor.
Distant Snoring
January 23, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBTopics this week include red flags, secret burps, and what to order at a bar.
Get Yo Life Right
January 16, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBIliza gives advice on guy hygiene and a Disney Land proposal, then takes the Pottermore quiz to find out which Harry Potter house she would be in.
Krewella
January 09, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBEDM duo Krewella (Jahan Yousaf and Yasmine Yousaf) are on the pod to discuss with Iliza the importance of collaboration, how to be badass, and who's most likely to get haunted.
Thunder Dumps
January 02, 2019 08:00 - 44 minutes - 42 MBStealing, how to phase out a friendship, and what Iliza thinks you're actually doing when she calls you are some of the topics for this week's AIA.
Elayne Boosler
December 26, 2018 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBComedian, writer, and animal activist Elayne Boosler talks about breaking down barriers in comedy, laments the horror of hotel remotes, and demonstrates backward singing.
A Dog Named Steve
December 19, 2018 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIliza recommends respecting people's time and not being selfish, then digs into more important subjects like the most hilarious dog names.
Mayim Bialik
December 12, 2018 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBActress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory, Grok Nation) talks to Iliza about Tetris, the accuracy of The Big Bang Theory, and how they met.
Emily Osment
December 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIliza and actress Emily Osment (The Kominsky Method, Young & Hungry) give listeners advice and discuss the worst Christmas songs and who would win in a fight.
Pack Mentality
November 28, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBIliza explains unimportant vendettas, where to find friends, and how she lures strangers into having dinner with her.
Rebecca Serle
November 21, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBAuthor and screenwriter Rebecca Serle joins Iliza to advise listeners on wearing whatever they want, how to start writing, and how to react to someone knocking on your public bathroom stall. If you live in Los Angeles, you can see Rebecca and Iliza discussing Rebecca's book "The Dinner List" at The Grove Barnes & Noble on November 28th!
You're My Roz
November 14, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBIliza realizes she's living her Frasier fantasies, explains who she thinks has BDE, and asks listeners to tell their grandmas the truth.
Joey Diaz
November 07, 2018 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBComedian Joey Diaz brings a new perspective to AIA as he joins Iliza to talk about the Comedy Store, how every woman has game, and what makes him feel alive.
Pot Bellies Out
October 31, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBIt's 2018 and we finally learn whether Ross and Rachel were on a break. Iliza also talks about deliberate controversy and recommends against small talk.
Justin Willman
October 24, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MBMagician/comedian Justin Willman helps Iliza address listeners' questions about overly flirty friends, what's off limits in marriage, and what the most useful magical abilities would be in real life.
Anjelah Johnson
October 17, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBComedian Anjelah Johnson and Iliza bond over touring and tell listeners about the healing properties of pho and who they'd trade places with if given the chance.
Jo Koy
October 10, 2018 07:30 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBIliza is joined by comedian Jo Koy who helps her remind people she's not a licensed therapist, explains hugging vs handshake etiquette, and theorizes why women love tacos.
May Nip
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBIliza welcomes you to the first ever episode of Ask Iliza Anything, where she answers questions about her tour, explains how to gain a baby's trust, and discusses why whispering can be so much more authoritative than yelling.
Introducing Ask Iliza Anything
October 03, 2018 07:00 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBAsk Iliza Anything is a fun life advice and discussion podcast where comedian Iliza Shlesinger answers your questions. Sometimes a celebrity friend will drop by and they'll give their opinion and sometimes it's just Iliza. This is a podcast that's here for you to ask about life, to ask about yourself, and to ASK ILIZA ANYTHING. Go on now, don't be shy.