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It's Open with Ilana Glazer
Comedian Ilana Glazer hosts this comedy & socio-political podcast, a space to celebrate the little things in life and to sort out a shared reality in the insane world we’re all trying to survive. Solo and guest eps. Drops every Thursday @ 7AM.
Episodes
- It's Open with Ilana Glazer
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
Washington State Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is one of the realest elected officials out there right now. Currently serving her fifth term, she’s an…
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Erica Chidi
Today, Ilana sits down with her brilliant and dear friend, Erica Chidi. Erica lives, works, and creates at the intersections of human health, culture, and…
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Miss Peppermint
Today on It’s Open, Ilana is joined by the sensational, the trailblazing, the thought leader and activist: Miss Peppermint. She was the first openly trans…
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Jennifer Welch
Joining us today is the brilliant, noble, and hilarious Jennifer Welch — co-creator of the breakthrough political and cultural podcast I’VE HAD IT, which…
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Bill Burr
Anointed by Rolling Stone in 2017 as one of the 20 greatest stand-up comedians of ALL TIME, our guest today has released 12 highly acclaimed stand-up comedy…
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Ms Rachel
Today on It’s Open we are joined by one of the most popular and influential creators of infant, toddler, and early childhood educational content in the world…
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All About Women
As our final compilation episode from season one, we’ve gathered some of the incredible women who shared their perspectives on It’s Open. Being a woman isn’t…
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The Big Issue with Billionaires
Keeping it up during this break between seasons, we compiled some of our favorite moments from Season One of It’s Open and reorganized them around themes that…
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The Power of Trans People
During our break between seasons, reviewing past episodes has revealed a few recurring themes. For the next few weeks, we’re compiling some of our favorite…
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Gianmarco Soresi
This week Ilana sits down with stand-up comedy sensation Gianmarco Soresi, who was named in Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch For 2025 and Deadline’s Comics Who Won…
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Andrew Rea
On this week’s episode, Ilana sits down with Andrew Rea, the self-made YouTuber behind two of the platform’s largest and most influential cooking shows—BINGING…
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Jay Jurden
On this episode of It’s Open, Ilana sits down with friend and colleague Jay Jurden — a powerhouse, rising star comic whose first comedy album JAY JURDEN, Y’ALL…
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Elise Joshi
Join us today to get hyped on Gen-Z leadership because it rocks. We sit down with the spectacular Elise Joshi, a progressive political organizer, climate…
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John C. Reilly
Today, Ilana was thrilled to meet and talk with actor, comedian, singer John C. Reilly. For decades, and through his unique expression of sincerity and comedy…
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Elliot Page
Today Ilana sits down with the award-winning actor and cultural leader for queer rights, self-discovery, and truth: Elliot Page. Ilana and Elliot cover his new…
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Reshma Saujani
Today Ilana sits down with Reshma Saujani, best known as the founder of Girls Who Code. Reshma’s an entrepreneur, social leader, and activist fighting to…
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Jacob Tierney
This week on It’s Open, Ilana sits down with Jacob Tierney. Best known as the writer and director of Heated Rivalry— the TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s hockey…
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Matt Bernstein
Matt Bernstein (aka @mattxiv) is a force to be reckoned with. A 27-year-old, progressive political commentator who has cultivated a 2M+ following by combining…
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"More Perfect Union on Toxic Data Centers and the Local Nonpartisan Fight Against Them" with Ilana Glazer
It’s Open partners with More Perfect Union, the ground breaking and progressive non-profit news organization, to highlight the vital local coverage that is…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ilana’s dream comes true as she interviews the U.S. Congresswoman from New York, the luminous progressive brawler, the one-and-only… Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez…
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Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Today Ilana sits down with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a PhD marine biologist, leading climate conservationist and policy expert, and author of WHAT IF WE GET…
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Ben McKenzie
This week Ilana chats with world famous actor (*and college economics major*) Ben McKenzie. Ben is best known for his starring roles on the beloved TV dramas…
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"My Life Through The Eyes of my Pelvic Floor (So… My P*ssy?)" with Ilana Glazer
Ilana takes us on a coming-of-age journey through the eyes her pelvic floor. In a very personal episode, Ilana shares about her chronic pain from ages 4 to 24…
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Amanda Litman
This week on It’s Open, meet Amanda Litman, the co-founder and president of RUN FOR SOMETHING, a progressive political organization serving as the largest…
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Zoe Lister-Jones
Ilana connects with creator, writer, actor, director (and LA-based Brooklynite) Zoe Lister Jones. Zoe is a creative star that pushes the envelope for…
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Joanne McNally
Ilana meets the Irish stand-up comedy and podcast sensation Joanne McNally for the first time and they hit it off! These two colleagues (turned fast friends)…
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Rania Batrice
Rania Batrice is a high-profile progressive political strategist and activist who has worked on numerous major campaigns, including those for Barack Obama and…
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“Tech Terrors, Calling Out Fascism in Small Talk, and Progressive Political Strategy” with Ilana Glazer
On this week’s solo episode of It’s Open, Ilana reviews some recent headlines on advancing technologies against the people’s will for all types of surveillance…
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Eliot Glazer
Meet Eliot Glazer, the multi-hyphenate comedian who writes, acts, sings, and is an uncle and brother (Ilana’s)! Join Ilana and Eliot as they discuss their…
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“Zohran’s Snow Day, Maybe Florida Rocks, and Announcing Moms & Neighbors For Safe & Fair US Midterm Elections 2026” with Ilana Glazer
This episode, Ilana is flying truly solo, filming alone because another blizzard blew through NYC! She talks about Zohran’s stellar leadership in the face of…
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Chase Strangio
Meet ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, who made history in 2024 as the first openly trans person to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. Ilana and Chase discuss…
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Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan
Meet Peggy Flanagan, the inspiring Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and current Democratic Primary candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate. Join Ilana and the Lt…
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"Skiing, ICE in Minnesota, and Mobilizing Moms for the 2026 Midterms" with Ilana Glazer
In this solo episode of IT’S OPEN, Ilana breaks down her first encounter with “people who ski.” Omg. Then, more soberly, we reckon with the rampant and…
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Kareem Rahma
Ilana sits down with Kareem Rahma, creator and star of the social media sensation Subway Takes and the breakout show Keep The Meter Running. The two discuss…
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Jinkx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon, the Broadway sensation, magnanimous actress, and most decorated queen in RuPaul’s Drag Race history, weaves a tapestry of wisdom and pure joy in…
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Chi Ossé
Meet Gen Z elected official Chi Ossé, New York City’s youngest council member ever. At the intersection of culture and politics, Chi and Ilana discuss passing…
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“America 250 Begins” with Ilana Glazer
Ilana embarks on 2026, the 250th anniversary of the USA, with a stark acknowledgement of the dangers and challenges we are facing as a country. She underscores…
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Abbi Jacobson
Ilana and Abbi reunite! The dynamic duo share an epic unpacking of the Broad City experience and discuss how Abbi is unlocking doors for the next generation…
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“The American Resolution” with Ilana Glazer
Ilana rings in the new year with a fresh look at America’s ongoing pursuit of liberty (FOR ALL!) and the right resolutions to keep us fresh and fightin’ this…
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James Talarico
Ilana interviews James Talarico, a rising star in Texas politics, in a monumental discussion that digs into the traditional Christian values underlying…
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“2025 Re-Crap” with Ilana Glazer
Ilana trudges through a doozy of devastating 2025 headlines to reach the hopeful conclusion that, on the brink of “America 250,” the next chapter of our…
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Atsuko Okatsuka
Internationally touring comedy superstar Atsuko Okatsuka is here! Ilana and the master storyteller talk about rockin’ a bowl cut and not dressing for the male…
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Michelle Buteau
Michelle Buteau pulls up unfiltered and unbothered. Ilana talks with the star and creator of “Survival of the Thickest” about unrealistic beauty standards, the…
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“Jerk Off and Join Society” with Ilana Glazer
With the launch of “It’s Open”, Ilana aims to establish a shared sense of reality where basic human rights are prioritized over billionaires’ backends! Host…