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Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman

Rick Glassman
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Hi, I'm Rick Glassman, and I'm a goofy guy and a cute boy. As a kid, I had debilitating OCD. I still have a lot of “things.” The title of my podcast “Take Your Shoes Off” is a microcosm of my need for control and order in a world that... keeps their shoes on. I created this podcast to showcase a more serious side, as I have conversations with some of the funniest and most interesting people in the... more

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Latest Episodes

Sal Vulcano takes his shoes off for the 5th time. They are in New York as the too... get... silly.

🎟️ Find out when RICKY’S ON THE LOOSE is doing his hour in your city: www.rickglassman.com

📍 Upcoming dates:

🗓️ Nov 13–14 • Salt Lake Cit... more

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Sam Morril (We Might Be Drunk podcast) takes his shoes off for the 5th time. However, this is the first time he's been on TYSO on the East Coast! Check out his new special INCORRECT, on Netflix now.

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The Are You Garbage boys take their shoes off for the third time to be funny and talk about three new special, AMERICAN GARBAGE.

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Lilly takes her shoes off in London to talk with Rick about poop and pee and stuff. TBH, you don't have to watch this episode. See you next week.

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Recent Guests

Sal Vulcano
Comedian and Impractical Jokers cast member
Impractical Jokers
Episode: Sal Vulcano 5.0
Sam Morril
Stand-up comedian and host of We Might Be Drunk
Episode: Sam Morril
H. Foley
Are You Garbage? co-host, singer-songwriter background
Are You Garbage?
Episode: Are You Garbage (H. Foley & Kevin Ryan)
Kevin Ryan
Are You Garbage? co-host
Are You Garbage?
Episode: Are You Garbage (H. Foley & Kevin Ryan)
Romesh Ranganathan
Comedian and television presenter, guest on the episode
Self-produced podcast appearance
Episode: Romesh Ranganathan
Fahim Anwar
Comedian and special guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: Jeremiah Watkins 3.0 (Feat. Special Guest)
Jeremiah Watkins
Special guest / featured contributor with a new special
Comedian
Episode: Jeremiah Watkins 3.0 (Feat. Special Guest)
Ike Barinholtz
Guest actor and comedian, known for MADtv and various film projects
Episode: Ike Barinholtz
Mark Normand
Guest comedian welcomed back on the show
Episode: Mark Normand 8.0

Host

Rick Glassman
Host of Take Your Shoes Off, guiding interview and discussion across a freeform, improv-heavy format.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • It’s very Rick which is fine is that your bubble tea

    The ads are immense it’s very…something ish to monetise something like this so much it’s not warranted and seems egregious he also cry’s a lot about his childhood it’s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicknamemomsdick
    Australia2 months ago
  • Sorry for my last review

    Not a fan of how you treated Magnus

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Wowamazingthankyou!!’
    United States3 months ago
  • Real talk

    Hilarious, real and bit centric. Favourite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christoph16
    Canada4 months ago
  • The Alison Brie episode

    This one was bad. I love Alison, but the interviewer didn’t do a good job with this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mike D.
    United States4 months ago
  • Grateful

    The more I listen to this podcast, the more I appreciate the talents and hilarity of Rick!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    perspective1
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for its humor and candid storytelling, especially the rapport with guests.
Some episodes are challenging and provocative, with strong opinions and offbeat humor.
Overall, the host's energy and improvisation are polarizing—very funny to some, a turn-off to others.

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Sal Vulcano 5.0
Q: Do you want to try and have a real... Like, do you want to play sincere?
Rick asks Sal to try different kinds of sincere performance. They discuss sincerity as a flexible acting choice and connect the exercise to accepting personal limitations without shame.
Sal Vulcano 5.0
Q: How did you tear your labrum?
Sal explains that he does not know the exact moment it happened, but repeatedly holding his arm behind him to reach his daughter in the car caused pain and eventually led to an MRI and diagnosis of tears in two places.
Sam Morril
Q: What does sitting down and writing look like for you when you do it?
Morril reads news and headlines to get into the rhythm of joke-writing, finds a funny angle, then develops it through additional examples and related ideas.
Sam Morril
Q: What's the, not that you're not already doing it, but what's the, I don't know if goal is a fair question. What's the want for you five years from now?
Morril hopes to improve as a comedian, feel more comfortable in his own skin, and be happier, while acknowledging that he has no single specific goal.
Kevin Heffernan & Steve Lemme (SUPER TROOPERS 3)
Q: How did you come up with the name Broken Lizard?
The group shared a long, collaborative origin story beginning in college, evolving from a prank-style name to the now-iconic Broken Lizard after a memorable ramp-and-lizard incident, and a period of poster work before the final naming choice.

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What is Take Your Shoes Off about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features freewheeling, conversation-first episodes anchored by a quick-wipped host who leads long-form chats with comedians, actors, musicians, and other creators. Guests share career stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and personal perspectives, often weaving in improv and banter with sponsor reads that punctuate the flow. The format tends toward impulsive, energetic dialogue, with moments of candor about industry dynamics, fame, and craft, making it feel like a long hang with friends who happen to be notable in entertainment. A few episodes lean into promotional plugs, but the core appeal remains the impromptu, no-script vibe and the host's willingness to push playful or provocative topics. noteworthy aspects include a strong ... more

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1. Sal Vulcano
2. Sam Morril
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4. Kevin Ryan
5. Romesh Ranganathan
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7. Jeremiah Watkins
8. Ike Barinholtz

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