Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Is there a better way to start off the new year than a bit heavy, joke filled, super high episode? Take Your Shoes Off welcomes in 2020 with repeat guest, comedian Adam Ray. Rick reveals his trepidation about releasing this stoned episode in the intro and expresses some personal vulnerabilities, so comment below your thoughts! The boys slip into riffs and bits before even sitting down, and proceed...

What are best friends for, if not for joining you on your final episode of this holiday series! A big GlassmanBopper welcome to writer (3 cancelled sitcoms & 1 studio feature that's dead), Rick’s best friend and self professed Zaddy Jon DeWalt! On the 8th night of #8NightsOfTYSO: The gift giving continues, Puppet Rick makes a cameo, and Rick introduces the world to his number one girl (FINALLY...

What a treat to celebrate Hanukkah with COMEDY LEGEND, Larry Charles. Writer, Director and Producer, you know his work on Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiam, almost all of the Sacha Baron Cohen movies and of course, as a Take Your Shoes Off alum. Per the holiday spirit, Rick gives Larry a few gifts. One inspires a story about how he came up with the idea to have Jerry Stiller play George's dad on Seinf...

Here we go, Night SIX Goblins and Boppers! It's Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Game Night, Bloodshot) who managed to make it, despite a flat tire and inappropriate "sexy" dress code. Luckily for him, TYSO guests are only a snap away from an outfit change. Rick manages to get a very sweet Christmas elf to deliver his gifts this evening. This episode is filled with music interludes (beatbox anyone?) and...

Another night, another lit candle, another repeat guest! This time it's actor and stand-up comedian, Jon Rudnitsky (Saturday Night Live, Catch 22, Home Again, Conan). They order some takeaway (PA-TA-TAS anyone?) and get into the bits pretty quickly. Rick’s gift giving continues, this time it's one both Rudnitsky and his girlfriend can enjoy… kinda. Just like Jon’s first shoes off visit, they manag...

A warm welcome on the forth night of #8NightsofTYSO to Esther Povitsky! The stand up comedian and actress (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Dollface, Alone Together) is back for the second time to rehash the Bang Up!, Bang Down! Theory with Rick. Like her first visit they slip into their teasing dynamic and navigate another neighbor interrupted episode. Esther, a self professed bad gift receiver, reacts to Ri...

Merry Christmas!!! BIG laughs for this holiday episode with Erik Griffin! You know him from "Workaholics", his stand up specials "AmERIKan Warrior" & "The Ugly Truth", and his own podcast "Riffin with Griffin." Erik sits down with Rick on Christmas Day where they workshop knock knock jokes, try some 90's comedy, dissect comedy films and discuss navigating podcast hosting. This ones giggly and...

A big Shoes Off welcome for returning guest and long time friend of Rick’s, Jackie Tohn. You’ve seen the comedian and actress on GLOW, A Futile And Stupid Gesture and soon to be children’s show Do, Re & Mi. The two have been a part of each others lives for almost a decade and still Rick manages to miss the mark with his Christmas gift... or did he? Jackie helps Rick kick off the menorah with a...

As we light the first candle on the Menorah, it seems only fitting that it’s with one of Rick's best friends, former Undatable co-star and accomplished actor/stand up comedian, Brent Morin. You can see him on his new Netflix show, "Merry Happy Whatever," which premiered over Thanksgiving! They come adorned in festive sweaters, and a little sweat, to discuss the origins of Hanukkah, Brent’s childho...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! This week's shoeless guest is American stand up comedian, actor/writer/producer, Nick Swardson. Sandy Wexler, Jack & Jill, The Do-Over, and a long time collaborator with Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions and a new movie coming out in March, "Buddy Games"... so naturally Nick takes to the chair and indulges Rick with bits and games. The two discuss Nick’s original craft...

In this weeks episode, Rick interviews the impressive improv talent that is Betsy Sodaro. She sits down with the “Yes, And” energy only an accomplished improvisor can. The two discuss the differences between improv and stand up, how she managed to get onto an improv team so quickly, and her ambitions for a female version of Tommy Boy. You can find her there preforming at UCB with the house team, B...

Hey 👋 Goblins! This week, Rick sits down with a legend of film, television and stage... Joe Mantagna (man-teen-nah). They discuss his decades of award winning work like The Simpsons , Godfather III, Searching For Bobby Fischer, The Three Amigos and 8000 other things. The two met playing father and son on a new amazon pilot about Autism. A topic close to Joe's heart and home, as his daughter was d...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!   On this episode, Rick welcomes back his dad and cousin Teddy for another episode of getting high, doing bits, and general hilarity.   With special guest Uncle Bob, Rick attempts to lay to rest the Glassman family's biggest confusion… What the F*ck does Uncle Bob do?! This results in a musical interlude and a baffling conversation.    Oh, and Rick gives a special family-the...

Todd Glass (The Todd Glass Show, Netflix's Todd Glass: Act Happy (Netflix, Last Comic Standing) is an American stand-up comedian. Todd takes his shoes off this week and instantly connects with Rick about being someone with particular “things," and all that it takes to try and communicate said “things” to the people who surround them. They cover everything from personal relationships to why you sho...

Jo Koy (Just Kidding World Tour, 2018 Just For Laughs Comedian of the Year, Chelsea Lately) is an American stand-up comedian. Jo takes his shoes off this week to talk bout his work ethic, what it took to produce his own sold-out arena shows, his (Rick doppelganger) son, their awesome relationship, and much more!! Full highly produced video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/rickglassman Support the show:...

Aisling Bea (Living With Yourself, This Way Up) is an Irish stand up comedian, actress, and writer. Aisling takes her shoes off this week to talk with Rick about creating her own show, “This Way Up” (now on Hulu), and the craziness of writing it during the filming Netflix’s “Living With Yourself." They also get into communication breakdowns, reactions vs responses, and Aisling graces us with some...

Esther Povitsky (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Dollface, Alone Together) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Esther takes her shoes off this week to talk about filming her new stand-up special and shares what she’s learned throughout the process. Meanwhile, Rick considers the process to making his own special. Listen out for details at their decade long friendship as they navigate their...

Grandma Gloria Glassman (The Rich Eisen Show, Matriarchy) is an American grandmother. Grandma is granted special exemption and does not take her shoes off on this episode. Rick and Grandma take a trip down memory lane, along with special guest/bartender Cousin Danny, and a few special guests along the way. **NOTE** THIS EPISODE IS VERY VISUAL. SHOULD BE WATCHED @ WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/RICKGLASSMAN Produ...

Tony Hinchcliffe (Kill Tony podcast, Comedy Central Roasts) is an American stand-up comedian and writer. Rick and Tony deep-dive into their own rocky past, the perils of roasting, the podcasting business, and more. This episode is brought to you by Marshall Carpet One & Rug Gallery. Produced by: Rick Glassman & George Krikes Mixed by: George Krikes Theme Song: Casey Abrams https://www.inst...

Kate Berlant (The Tonight Show, Netflix's The Characters) is an American stand-up comedian, actress and writer. She is one of the weird ones. Rick & Kate talk about being weird, having and harnessing spontaneous energy and some #morebits. ----LONDON---- KATE IS AT SOHO THEATRE THIS WEEK Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Game Night) is an American actor and comedian. Lamorne came prepared with a fanny pack to store his used tissues. Rick and Lamorne talk penises for way too long before getting into the serious side of comedy. Lamorne talks about the differences between growing up in a mostly black neighborhood in Chicago before moving to the suburbs. He discusses his relationships, his st...

Jon Rudnitsky (Saturday Night Live, Catch 22) is an American actor and comedian. Jon comes to Rick's last minute straight form an audition and is feeling a bit insecure. They talk jealousy and penis size and dead lovers before they both get wicked baked. YouTube.com/RickGlassman https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman https://www.instagram.com/shoesoffpod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Jackie Tohn (Glow, American Idol, A Futile & Stupid Gesture) is an American actress, comedian and musician. Jackie and Rick dated for a couple years and they get into some of the deepest secretes on the internet! If you don't like Jews, skip this one. Jackie Tohn - http://jackietohn.com Julio Torres special - https://www.hbo.com/specials/my-favorite-shapes-by-julio-torres Theragun - https://ww...

Erik Griffin (Workaholics, I'm Dying Up Here, Murder Mystery) is an American comedian and actor. He has a GREAT podcast called "Riffin With Griffin." He's as funny as he is angry. About everything. Take off your shoes and enjoy 2 friends who love to do each other's podcast. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Blake Griffin (6x NBA All Star, First Round Draft Pick, Slam Dunk Champion) is an American professional basketball player. I went to Blake's house and made him take his shoes off before we talked about being friends with Michael Jordan; what it was like playing high school, college and professional basketball with his brother; and how/why we both are constantly told "I never know when you're jokin...