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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, sometimes with a celebrity guest in tow. It's always entertaining, so go ahead: Ask Iliza Anything.

Ask Iliza Anything


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 567 EPISODES

    4.7 from 3,095 ratings Listeners of Ask Iliza Anything that love the show mention: baby arm, comedy specials, iliza, irina, netflix specials, smokey, listen to ask, deodorant, emily is hilarious, blanche, elder millennial, best part of my wednesday, full of laughter, always makes me chuckle, peeves, emily is a great, hilarious and helpful, happy dance, nonsense advice, thoughtful advice.


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    The Ask Iliza Anything podcast is a must-listen for fans of Iliza Shlesinger's comedy and wit. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from relationships and mental health to current events and pop culture. Iliza, along with her co-host Emily, provides hilarious and insightful advice to listener questions.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Iliza's comedic prowess. She effortlessly incorporates humor into her advice, making it enjoyable and entertaining to listen to. Her quick wit and sharp observations keep the podcast lively and engaging. Additionally, Emily's presence as a co-host adds a great dynamic to the show. The two have excellent chemistry and play off each other's jokes and banter in a seamless manner.

    The variety of topics covered in the podcast is also commendable. Whether it's navigating through difficult relationships or discussing societal issues, Iliza tackles them all with grace and humor. Her advice is thought-provoking and relatable, making it easy for listeners to connect with the content.

    However, one downside of the podcast may be its occasional focus on politics and controversial topics like Covid-19. While these discussions may be relevant to current events, they might not appeal to all listeners who prefer a lighter tone or would rather steer clear of these subjects. It is worth noting that despite any personal disagreements with her views, Iliza handles these topics in an intelligent manner.

    In conclusion, The Ask Iliza Anything podcast is a hilarious and insightful show that offers valuable advice while keeping you entertained throughout. The chemistry between Iliza and Emily shines through every episode, making it an enjoyable listen for comedy enthusiasts or anyone seeking some laughter in their day-to-day life.



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    Latest episodes from Ask Iliza Anything

    Cozy Corner Is Closed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 61:43


    Iliza defends her slouchy socks and helps a listener circumvent unwanted business hugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Plaid Pass

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:32


    The audience has expanded from truckers and nurses to include an 11-year-old and an unhappy teacher in need of Iliza's wisdom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lemon Verbeefa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 64:32


    A meddling grandmother, a neuroscientist, and scented candles are discussed in this week's episode, along with a new tier added to the AIA Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/AskIlizaAnythingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Motherlode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 67:51


    We're talking mother-in-laws (mothers-in-law?), bodily fluids, and Ludacris in a chunky Mother's Day episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Living Better With Iliza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 62:31


    Iliza gets to talk about all her favorite things this week: coffee, internet lesbians, and being mad at Emily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You'll Never Know When You Have To Jam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 58:47


    A married couple is having a baby and other shocking reveals come from the listeners this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Get Your Salt Juices Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 61:32


    Caramels, cults, and conversation—Ask Iliza Anything has it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We're Gonna Need A Punchline Every Few Seconds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 61:21


    Listeners bare their souls this week in search of Iliza's honest advice on issues around dating and body image. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cooling Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 52:28


    Iliza shares her opinion on hot sauces as a personality and worries about how often Emily brings up cremation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    My Resignation Will Not Be Tender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 64:44


    Iliza saw a movie, a listener is being micromanaged, and Hot Scotty REALLY nails the sound effects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: The Dylan Hour with Dylan Mulvaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 51:09


    We’re thrilled to invite you to The Dylan Hour, a weekly cocktail party hosted by Dylan Mulvaney, from Lemonada Media. In this fun weekly video podcast, Dylan sips and spills with some of her favorite girls, gays, and theys — featuring pop stars, Broadway belters, actors, authors, like Glennon Doyle, Margaret Cho and even her own dad! The Dylan Hour is a delightful, 1960s-inspired, pink confection of a podcast. Life can be stressful, and everyone needs time to unwind and have a little fun! So, set your worries aside, grab a drink or a mocktail, and join the party- it’s just getting started! Here’s the first episode of The Dylan Hour featuring Joe Locke, where they sip espresso martinis, dish about their types, and take us behind the scenes of Heartstopper and Agatha All Along. After you listen, be sure to search for The Dylan Hour wherever you get your podcasts, watch every episode on YouTube, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheDylanHourfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Are We Doing A Stone Soup Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 67:03


    Iliza reflects on her new special, her Y2K birthday party, and a waterlogged book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    She Dared To Wake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 47:52


    Iliza defends how fun she is and shares online dating tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Just Enjoy The Snake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 68:21


    Iliza debates a vegetarian wedding and the intricacies of a 40th birthday abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    I'll Save You A Fish Taco

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 55:44


    Iliza has date night ideas for parents stuck at home and advice on salvaging a relationship from a homophobic snow storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Past Tense Of Blow Dried

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 64:07


    Iliza tries to teach Emily "yes, and" then answers pressing questions about a family's sex book collection and stealing from an open house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Use Your Mouth To Make It Pudding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 48:39


    Iliza weighs in on splitting the cost of an engagement ring and a confession 30 years in the making.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Did You Say Churn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 66:49


    Iliza would rather talk about peat bogs and linguistics, but she always makes time to advise listeners on their terrible friends.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

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    The Commodification Of Slime

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 68:59


    Ilizas tries to determine if the listeners want her to be more controversial and also describes a photo of a sunflower field more effectively than Emily.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Things Gotta Get Scrolled, Folks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 75:33


    Iliza introduces Emily to the music of P.M. Dawn and supports a listener not letting her baby be a crash test dummy.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    It's Your Second Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 62:40


    Iliza gets into the science of the human body and questions listener loyalty.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

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    Full Suction Danish Cemetery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 62:16


    Iliza is helping listeners confront their loved ones about terrible choices in partner.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    An Audit Of Your Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 70:45


    Iliza has advice for dealing with any and all of your female friends, including one who is going full Exorcist.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    I Just Think It's Funny

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 62:38


    Iliza is as strong as the Christmas spirit this week as she squeezes in last minute holiday advice for getting out of events that stress you out and putting up with terrible relatives.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Holiday SOS (LIVE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 91:30


    Iliza gets her holiday episode wish with a festive live audience who share the worst holiday gifts they've received and debate poisoning their coworkers with Christmas cookies. Watch the LIVE episode on video on Iliza's YouTube. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Home Grown Grass Root Goose Rat Operation (LIVE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 83:34


    Another AIA live is coming to your ears with people asking their own questions, a questionable shirt choice, and a live dog song. Watch the LIVE episode on video on Iliza's YouTube. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Iliza Almost Got Arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 75:34


    Iliza prepares listeners for the evils of the airport this holiday season and allows that not ALL Disney adults are into weird sex stuff.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

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    Hot Beta Husbands

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 62:54


    Iliza has advice for all the hot betas in our listeners' lives and is ready for the holidays.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Old Lady Beef (LIVE!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 98:40


    Iliza is live with a studio audience of truckers, nurses, and grad students in need of advice and weighs in on cruises, confrontations, and rides to the airport. Watch the live show on Iliza's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IlizasComedy Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    The Ballad Of Beef Stew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 65:05


    Iliza kills an old segment, introduces a new one, and encourages listeners to pick fun fake names. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Really Intense Cloaca

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 61:32


    Iliza lays down the law and gets to talk about coffee shops. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Fence Painting Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 68:40


    Iliza goes in on various types of baby showers and why you shouldn't move for a man.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Bass Feels Great In My Liver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 62:23


    Iliza has advice setting up your friends and Emily realizes she's being tricked by the listeners.   Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

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    Whispering Hot Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 70:53


    Iliza believes no one is that unbothered and supports ignoring weirdos.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Vice President Of Meats And Cheeses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 63:12


    Iliza brags about her free cups and gives advice to a stressed executive. Are you on our Patreon?! Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Stinky Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 71:31


    Iliza is well-prepared to answer questions about unpleasant smells and she delights in a teacher's bathroom confession.Join our new Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/askilizaanything Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

    Little Vibrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 64:54


    Iliza and Emily are together in person talking about love languages and hot tub drama.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/iliza.

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    Kid Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 62:30


    Iliza is not a rat and was misled by a pumpkin patch.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link https://siriusxm.com/iliza and code ILIZA.

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    Well, Good Luck With That

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 54:37


    Loose dogs and a lack of ambition plague listeners who just want Iliza's big sister advice! Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link https://siriusxm.com/iliza and code ILIZA.

    Ten Baby Cokes From Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 67:12


    Iliza has more advice for Taylor Swift ticket holders and encourages a lost lesbian to be honest sooner rather than later.  Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link https://siriusxm.com/iliza and code ILIZA.

    Skin Clam Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 66:13


    Iliza wants everyone to have an alias, take note anonymouses. 

    R.I.P. T.V.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 62:29


    Iliza is sympathetic but firm about moving woes and having unlikable friends. 

    Did I Do Something Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 60:03


    Iliza comes down hard on being late and crazy long nails. 

    I Hate The Word Classy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 59:59


    Iliza tries to maintain peace between people who have children and people who don't. 

    Six-Pack Of Hanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 57:45


    Iliza absolves one listener of their sharting sins and is enthralled by gossip at the local BBQ spot. 

    What's That Internet Rule?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 56:17


    Iliza deals with a hot tub PBJ and a wrapping paper caper. 

    JavaScript Flavors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 65:07


    Iliza weighs in on age-old queries like can you hate a 7-year-old and what do you do with an unused engagement ring? 

    Did You Cry? (LIVE!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 93:59


    Iliza and Emily are joined by a live audience as they answer questions about sensual foot massages and an unethical doctress. 

    Indefinite Timeline Tar Pit with Kate Bowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 68:23


    Iliza is once again joined by her friend Kate Bowler, who is a podcast host, New York Times bestselling author, and Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. They address how to tell a friend hard truths and how much you should argue with a maniac in a hardware store. 

    If I Die, Use My Body For Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 60:13


    Iliza debates pizza and has advice for skipping part of a friend's wedding (to go to Iliza's show). 

    Don't Advertise New Jersey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 66:45


    Iliza has thoughts on podcasts, uniforms, and iced coffee. 

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