Pablo Torre Finds Out "I Just Am That B*tch": Ilana Glazer on Broad City, Broadway and Bursting Bubbles
Oct 2, 2025
Ilana Glazer, comedian and co-creator of Broad City, shares her journey through the comedy world and Broadway. She talks about the wild ride of fame and the stark realities of New York's income disparity. Ilana criticizes the manipulation of right-wing media and recalls a funny encounter with Jesse Watters. Their conversation dives into the importance of journalism, the authenticity of George Clooney, and the struggles of modern media. With a blend of humor and insight, Ilana and Pablo explore the need for civic accountability in today's world.
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Shared East Village Past
- Ilana Glazer and Pablo Torre discovered they once lived in the same East Village apartment building years apart.
- Glazer remembers receiving Torre's mail and the apartment's huge, exposed deck they nicknamed the "Panopticon."
Riding Broad City's Shooting Star
- Glazer recalls riding Broad City's sudden success as a "shooting star" she and Abby Jacobson rode together.
- She describes continuing ordinary city life like biking with a heavy backpack despite rising fame.
Authenticity Fueled Broad City's Appeal
- Glazer argues people craved an honest female lens and Broad City delivered that authenticity.
- She believes the show's candid female perspective explained much of its cultural resonance.