Ask Iliza Anything
Comedian Iliza Shlesinger offers blunt, hilarious advice to listeners who submit their burning questions. Topics range from bad coworkers and psychotic bridesmaids to diarrhea etiquette and faking an accent. Iliza's answers are wise, heartfelt, and often rage-fueled, sometimes with a celebrity guest. The podcast is distributed by Lemonada Media.
Episodes
Right In There On Your Grand Begonias
Iliza does her own investigative research on a prior question from a therapist and is supportive of a dating app user's interesting methods.
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When Men Get Embarrassed...
Our first caller leaves us a message (thank you, Australia), and we debate how deep into the extended family a wedding invite should go.
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Am I Allowed To Be Angry?
You are ALWAYS allowed to be angry on this podcast. Iliza tackles some micro-themes to help break down what's making listeners frustrated this week.
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Do Y'all Decorate for Fall?
Iliza and Emily try to figure out how to log into OnlyFans to check the facts of a story and hear about the ultimate boss of Boy Moms.
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An Athlete In Motion
Iliza has the perfect tip for dealing with 24/7 complainers (just don't listen) and getting people to come to a reunion (text them using your full name like a reporter).
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Into Our Smut Bucket
Would you want to discuss a smut book with a 13-year-old? Plus, visiting restaurants with picky people and gifting etiquette.
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The Office Is Open
Iliza takes on your workplace woes in a themed episode, so this is your gentle reminder to block off the next hour on your calendar, drill down on the questions, and circle back with any relevant feedback. Synergy. Bandwidth. Q3.
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Take the Trip, Eat the Cake, Throw the Party | Introducing The Dash
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How do you survive a divorce? Call your best friend. Elizabeth Chambers and Marissa Hermer kick off The Dash with the real story of their friendship, born from a phone call when Marissa realized her marriage was “complete”. They get honest about the hardest parts of ending a ma
A Trillion Women This Year Have Done It
A brother-in-law is not doing enough and a bridesmaid is asking too much. Iliza shares her solutions.
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We Really Do Put Thought Into This
Iliza gets to answer the question that has haunted her since before our summer break.
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Kevin's Gate
Iliza and Emily argue about Gregorian chants and hear about a cult run by a KEVIN. What a name for a cult leader. Sorry, Kevins.
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Nude Jobs
Iliza tackles a nurse who won't stop crashing at a coworker's place, plus how to set wedding-day boundaries with someone who's terminally ill.
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Daughter. Emergency. Ellipses.
Iliza discusses phone nicknames and hears from a ballerina's sister.
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Is There A Beautiful Room?
In a feisty episode, Iliza pulls no punches on a moving-in-together question with a big age gap and Emily does the same for a listener wondering whether to send dog photos to an ex.
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I Am Gagged And Agog
A scary scammer has taken over one listener's family and we're thrilled to hear from a former Cashew Albacore!
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A Lazy Susan Is Awesome
Iliza gets her most anonymous email ever with a plan for infidelity and discusses how to support a friend who never feels supported.
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You Got A Little White Trash
Iliza is trusted with questions from "should I have children" to "should I have bridesmaids" and she takes both equally seriously!
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He Is Taking Handfuls!
Iliza listens to tales of a grandma who steals a baby's first cuddles and a family that seem annoyingly perfect.
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A Hole In Your Macula
Iliza admits to a Rice Krispies treat scandal and a listener must decide when to admit to their mountain of moolah.
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Kudos To Me For Always Being Fresh
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)
I'll Get Your Enemies
Iliza helps a listener with a grandma's secret letter and defends more mother-in-laws.
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Grill Time with Noah Galuten
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.
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I Still Have The Body Butter
Iliza doesn't want all this messaging admin and a lesbian listener hits the open water.
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We Are Not The Brother
A straight man wrote in AND an inheritance is being held hostage.
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Ask Andy Gump
An unsupportive man is keeping a woman from owning land and Iliza continues to think everyone is lying.
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You Have A Life To Plan
Iliza digs into the problems of gaining your sister's approval and dealing with a friend's boyfriend who SPLITS ICE CREAM BARS.
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Office Hours
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.
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Take Back Your Bear
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.
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We Both Love The Name Hannibal
A bevy of brand-new questions involve befriending a therapist and how to raise twins.
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Reread Your Email
Iliza tackles in-depth questions about deserving better from your partner and how to handle an injury caused by a friend.
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It's Got The Word Pickle In It
Iliza advises listeners on taking curling too seriously and appropriate mother-of-the-bride attire.
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Graphic Communication
We get into some good old-fashioned drama with questions about dating a friend's crush and working for someone you hooked up with.
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Ugly Wilma Needs To Know
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 sis
'Til Death Do Us Fart with Fred Shlesinger
Iliza's dad Fred rejoins the podcast to help listeners out with their marriages!
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Low Lift, Low Bun
Iliza gives some tough love to a listener with a severe fear of heights and rails against anatomical shaming.
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Don't Google BTK
Men have so many excuses to not propose and women love stalking their neighbors in an all-new episode.
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Jam It In
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!
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Fruit Flowers Look Dorky
Iliza discusses her experience at Sundance with Chasing Summer and answers a time-sensitive skiing dilemma.
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Full Baby Butthole
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.
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Specialty Chicken
Iliza is very proud of her new camera setup and shares her thoughts on contacting first loves, sloppy in-laws, and loose meat.
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Fat Dog On A Diet
Iliza is teasing changes for 2026 and helping listeners with their on again/off again romances, incompetent employees, and bad dog sitters.
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Go For The Fun
New year, new questions! Sort of. Iliza is here to help listeners with Jehovah's Witnesses, a kooky father coming into town, and selfish grandparents.
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Nobody Cares If You Die Alone
Iliza gets in some red hot advice before the end of the year regarding too many babies and bridesmaid budgets.
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A Very Sexy Christmas
The pod is here as your escape this holiday season, as we respond to questions about gifts, family, and LACK OF HYGIENE. The main elements of Christmas!
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It's Already In My Mouth
Should someone play Santa Claus for an ungrateful friend?! Is a smelly dog an office terror?! This and MORE in the latest episode.
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Cancer Awareness Skeletons (LIVE)
At a live episode taping, everyone's dressed in athleisure and the audience weighs in on noticing if someone unfollowed you and luxury hotel smells.
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Like A Witch?
It's the time of year to decide if you want to see your family for the holidays, and Iliza is ready to weigh in with whatever info you provide!
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You Got Me There
In-law drama is at its highest for the holidays and Iliza is here to help.
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Dip Your Feet In A Bean Plate
A lesbian looking for love, a man's foot fetish, and so much more to explore in Ask Iliza Anything.
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Hard Work Olympics
Iliza assumes everyone is lying, except for our listeners.
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I'm The Worst Listener
Iliza weighs in on family planning and a husband who is a dud.
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Day Of The Devil
Iliza talks classic commercial songs and owing nothing to your employer.
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Cobweb Is A Haunted Spider Web (LIVE)
Iliza reacts to a man with no furniture in his home and a disappearing engagement ring. Plus, A TAP DANCE!
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Enjoy My Blood
Iliza tries to parse out why a listener's friendship may have unraveled and practices her Russian.
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Grandma With A Personality
Iliza reveals her dream of being a DJ and advises a teacher who is being singled out.
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13-Month-Old Baby
Iliza tells listeners not to text too much before a first date and questions why people think she's an authority on weddings.
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I'm Your Jewel
Iliza talks couples trends for TikTok and addresses a thoughtful high schooler's dilemma.
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Eating The Full Foot Long
Iliza recommends a picnic and tackles the issue of an inherited fur coat.
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It's Not Not Blood, Doris McTigue
Iliza is not inviting anyone on her podcast, so please don't get hacked! Also on the menu, a friend breakup because of Mounjaro and fighting with strangers.
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Life Realization Seminar (LIVE)
Iliza dons Emily cosplay and answers questions live in Los Angeles.
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We're Going In Mouth First
Iliza is wrapping up shooting but still has time to address failing friendships and smelly people.
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Just For Health Reasons
Iliza has her own confession and doesn't want her listeners to hit anyone.
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Female Rage At Its Finest
Wedding jealousy, wedding ghosting, wedding registries... AIA is the premiere wedding complaint podcast.
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Bidet Your Time
Iliza weaponizes the ultimate threat - an adult talking to you - and tries to remember different types of pasta.
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Everything's A Paper Crown
Iliza is the face of HR and the voice of reason while Emily uses her platform to get listeners on board with the Sleepless Grumpipi.
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I Thought Everyone Was Gonna Clap (LIVE)
Join Iliza and Emily with a live audience as they answer questions about being an aunt, excessive crying, and learning from failure.
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Cosplay Cocoa Drinker
Iliza settles in with a fake cup of hot chocolate for this week's juicy questions and confessions.
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Let's Get This Out
Rope worm and revenge. This is a highbrow podcast.
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Typical Woman
Ask Iliza Anything has been marked safe from foxgloves.
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It's Better To Have Just Done It
Iliza advises on the aftermath of being scammed, early morning Dum Dums, and too many chives.
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Boss Pet
Iliza tries to improve the energy of the pod and reminisces on her brief stint in the corporate world.
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Patrapple
Iliza enjoys some petty confessions before getting heated with Emily over the etiquette surrounding moochers at a restaurant.
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Take Your Hour
Iliza has suggestions for themed snacks at book club and moving in with a partner.
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Cozy Corner Is Closed
Iliza defends her slouchy socks and helps a listener circumvent unwanted business hugs.
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The Plaid Pass
The audience has expanded from truckers and nurses to include an 11-year-old and an unhappy teacher in need of Iliza's wisdom.
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Lemon Verbeefa
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!
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The Motherlode
We're talking mother-in-laws (mothers-in-law?), bodily fluids, and Ludacris in a chunky Mother's Day episode.
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Living Better With Iliza
Iliza gets to talk about all her favorite things this week: coffee, internet lesbians, and being mad at Emily.
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You'll Never Know When You Have To Jam
A married couple is having a baby and other shocking reveals come from the listeners this week.
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Get Your Salt Juices Going
Caramels, cults, and conversation—Ask Iliza Anything has it all!
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