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It's Open with Ilana Glazer

It's Open Podcast
New York City
Broad City
Comedy
Immigration
Human Rights
America
Racial Equality
Political Awareness
Trans Rights
Chelsea Manning Case
Marriage Equality
LGBT Advocacy
Supreme Court
ACLU
Mental Health
Crypto
ICE
Fascism
Slavery
White Privilege

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.

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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 contestant on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, the first trans woman to originate a lead Broadway role for t... more

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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 disrupted the political media landscape, amassing over 4.5 million followers across platforms wi... more

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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 specials including his most recent Drop Dead Years in 2025, has trail-blazed the podcasting g... more

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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 today—with over 21 million subscribers, and over 17 billion views on YouTube—it’s the one-an... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Welch
Author, podcaster, political commentator
I've Had It podcast
Episode: Jennifer Welch
Bill Burr
Comedian and actor interviewed on the show
Episode: Bill Burr
Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel Accurso, children's rights advocate and educator
Ms. Rachel YouTube channel
Episode: Ms Rachel
Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and guest on the episode
Stand-up comedian
Episode: Gianmarco Soresi
John C. Reilly
American actor known for comedic and dramatic roles; performer and musician
Actor
Episode: John C. Reilly
Elliot Page
Actor, activist, author of Page Boy
Actor, Activist
Episode: Elliot Page
Jacob Tierney
Creator, writer, and director of Heated Rivalry
Heated Rivalry / Netflix (development)
Episode: Jacob Tierney
Matt Bernstein
Guest on the episode, also known as MattXIV on Instagram
Instagram creator, political commentator
Episode: Matt Bernstein
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Congresswoman for New York's 14th District, known for progressive policy stances
U.S. Congress
Episode: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Host

Ilana Glazer
Host of the show; guides interviews, mixes humor with socio-political inquiry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 733 ratings
  • Love This Lady

    Funny, human, unique point of view, education, a lot of personality. Great convos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    startett
    United States21 days ago
  • Ilysm and I didn’t know you had a pod until literally this morning

    Here for Ms. Rachel, staying for Ilana.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TorontoMiranda
    Canada25 days ago
  • Fantastic!

    Oh my god love you girl so much!!!! I’m excited to keep listening!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    audrianan
    United States2 months ago
  • Thought-provoking & inspiring

    This podcast is equal parts deeply thought-provoking, inspiring, and relatable. If you’re looking for something that will teach you, empower you to think for yourself, and laugh a little despite the awful parts of the world, this is for you. Highly recommend for all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Masterson031
    United States3 months ago
  • Wish it were longer

    Just listened to the Jacob Tierney episode and it was fantastic! I only wish it were longer than 38 minutes. I feel that they had so much more to say!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeniseO411
    United States4 months ago

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Some feedback highlights audio levels could be louder for easier listening in public spaces.

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Reshma Saujani
Q: How have you used your platform to advance practical tools for families?
She explains Moms First's development of PayLeave.ai, a tool to help individuals determine eligibility for paid leave, illustrating how AI can translate policy into usable assistance for everyday families.
Jacob Tierney
Q: What was your pathway from child actor to writer-director?
I kept acting early, then shifted to writing and directing when the right opportunities appeared, including working on The 11th Hour and later The Trotsky, which led to bigger directing gigs and eventually Letterkenny.
Jacob Tierney
Q: Being that you didn't go to school, how did you learn to write?
I just read a lot and absorbed scripts, which trained me to write; I learned by consuming thousands of scripts and studying structure.
Ben McKenzie
Q: For someone who doesn't know at all, can you just lay out what crypto is and why it is a scam?
Crypto started as a digital ledger technology with aims of direct person-to-person value transfer, but its value and legitimacy have been warped by speculative behavior, dark-web associations, and a lack of accountability, leading to a cycle where most users lose money while a small group profits.
Zoe Lister-Jones
Q: How did you come up with Slip and what inspired its themes?
Zoe describes Slip as a natural evolution from Band-Aid, rooted in sexual empowerment and world-building through a female-centered lens, and discusses the process of writing seven episodes during the pandemic, directing, and casting choices.

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The show blends comedy, culture, and politics through intimate conversations with high-profile actors, activists, and creators, plus sharp solo commentary. Episodes frequently explore creativity, media, democracy, gender, and social accountability, often weaving personal stories with broader policy or cultural critique. Notable strengths include a candid, empathetic interview style, a willingness to tackle timely issues with wit, and a consistent focus on humanizing complex topics. The format—mixing guest insights with the host's personal perspective—offers both entertainment and thought-provoking takeaways for listeners seeking thoughtful, boundary-pushing conversation about society and culture.

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1. Jennifer Welch
2. Bill Burr
3. Ms. Rachel
4. Gianmarco Soresi
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7. Jacob Tierney
8. Matt Bernstein

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