Ask Iliza Anything

Comedy EN ↓ 412 episodes

Everyone 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, so...

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A Lazy Susan Is Awesome 08.07.2026 1:06:10

Iliza gets her most anonymous email ever with a plan for infidelity and discusses how to support a friend who never feels supported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Got A Little White Trash 01.07.2026 1:14:25

Iliza is trusted with questions from "should I have children" to "should I have bridesmaids" and she takes both equally seriously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He Is Taking Handfuls! 24.06.2026 1:06:48

Iliza listens to tales of a grandma who steals a baby's first cuddles and a family that seem annoyingly perfect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Hole In Your Macula 17.06.2026 1:06:02

Iliza admits to a Rice Krispies treat scandal and a listener must decide when to admit to their mountain of moolah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kudos To Me For Always Being Fresh 10.06.2026 1:11:13

24,958 minutes of Ask Iliza later, we're celebrating staying fresh for 400 episodes! Join us for new questions and old memories, and you can get 40% off your first month or year of the Ask Iliza Anything Patreon with the code MAYNIP. Episodes we revisited: May Nip (10/10/2018) Hot Lettuce Is Never A Bop (9/2/2020) Power Fluting (12/14/21) An Italian Greyhound Named Susan (7/19/2022) Learn more abo...

I'll Get Your Enemies 03.06.2026 1:07:49

Iliza helps a listener with a grandma's secret letter and defends more mother-in-laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grill Time with Noah Galuten 27.05.2026 1:07:13

Noah Galuten talks about sneaky lentils while Iliza raves about his new cookbook Grill Time on this very special episode! Order Grill Time, Why You Should Be Grilling for Better, Healthier, Easier, and More Delicious Meals. See Noah on his Grill Time Tour in a city near you. Subscribe to Noah's Substack, I'm Legally Required To Feed You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

I Still Have The Body Butter 20.05.2026 1:03:41

Iliza doesn't want all this messaging admin and a lesbian listener hits the open water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Are Not The Brother 13.05.2026 1:11:57

A straight man wrote in AND an inheritance is being held hostage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Andy Gump 06.05.2026 1:07:04

An unsupportive man is keeping a woman from owning land and Iliza continues to think everyone is lying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Have A Life To Plan 29.04.2026 1:04:21

Iliza digs into the problems of gaining your sister's approval and dealing with a friend's boyfriend who SPLITS ICE CREAM BARS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Office Hours 22.04.2026 1:05:54

Iliza helps a mom worried about her kid's college plans and does some tough math to figure out another mother's ideal nanny situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take Back Your Bear 15.04.2026 1:10:59

One listener finds a naked photo of their MIL while another (Sasha!) joins Iliza on the show for the new Be Our Guest segment! Get a copy of Ronnie Antik's new book: Heartbeats: Love, Secrets and the Unraveling of Destiny The Rebecca Serle episode mentioned is She Said, She Said from March 20, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

We Both Love The Name Hannibal 08.04.2026 1:06:26

A bevy of brand-new questions involve befriending a therapist and how to raise twins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reread Your Email 01.04.2026 1:00:36

Iliza tackles in-depth questions about deserving better from your partner and how to handle an injury caused by a friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Got The Word Pickle In It 25.03.2026 1:01:39

Iliza advises listeners on taking curling too seriously and appropriate mother-of-the-bride attire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graphic Communication 18.03.2026 1:06:52

We get into some good old-fashioned drama with questions about dating a friend's crush and working for someone you hooked up with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ugly Wilma Needs To Know 11.03.2026 57:12

A FULL FOLLOW-UP episode! We check in on question askers past and see where Iliza's advice has left them, and where they might have buried the lead. Episodes where the questions originally aired: Fred is cheating on Wilma: Don't Google BTK (2/18/2026) Skiing with a Tinder match: Fruit Flowers Look Dorky (2/4/2026) Telling on a cheating woman: Fruit Flowers Look Dorky (2/4/2026) Catholic sister we...

'Til Death Do Us Fart with Fred Shlesinger 04.03.2026 1:07:01

Iliza's dad Fred rejoins the podcast to help listeners out with their marriages! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Low Lift, Low Bun 25.02.2026 1:00:49

Iliza gives some tough love to a listener with a severe fear of heights and rails against anatomical shaming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't Google BTK 18.02.2026 53:43

Men have so many excuses to not propose and women love stalking their neighbors in an all-new episode. Submit your own questions to askilizapodcast@gmail.com or on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AskIlizaAnything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jam It In 11.02.2026 1:08:50

Celebrate Valentine's Day by having Iliza tell you to break up with your significant other. Then, submit more questions to us at askilizapodcast@gmail.com or on Patreon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fruit Flowers Look Dorky 04.02.2026 1:00:44

Iliza discusses her experience at Sundance with Chasing Summer and answers a time-sensitive skiing dilemma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Baby Butthole 28.01.2026 1:00:59

Kilts as wedding attire and lots of butthole talk are the order of the day here at Ask Iliza Anything, where you can also get your own advice questions answered. Simply email askilizapodcast@gmail.com or join the Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/AskIlizaAnything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Specialty Chicken 21.01.2026 1:03:26

Iliza is very proud of her new camera setup and shares her thoughts on contacting first loves, sloppy in-laws, and loose meat. Submit your question to askilizapodcast@gmail.com for a chance to hear it answered on the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices