125. Ilana Glazer: Life Lessons from the Broad City Star
Mar 18, 2024
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Ilana Glazer and Mike dive into the origins of Broad City, their honest takes on parenting, Ilana's new stand-up comedy hour, and the differences between her on-screen and real-life personas. They share stories about weed-induced anxiety, chatting with strangers, and the comedic exploration of social interactions and relationships.
Alana Glazer reflects on the journey and success of Broad City, from collaboration to recognition from Amy Poehler.
Alana Glazer challenges motherhood stereotypes and expresses joy in parenting while critiquing societal narratives.
Alana Glazer discusses her work ethic, therapy, and balancing optimism, anxiety, and control tendencies for self-actualization.
Deep dives
Difficulties with Smoking Weed
Smoking weed causes panic attacks for the speaker, despite their fun persona. They discuss the challenges of being a stoner parent and the anxiety it causes.
Broad City's Success Journey
Alana Glazer shares the journey of Broad City's success, from collaborating with Abby Jacobson to getting recognition from Amy Poehler. They reflect on the significant milestones in the show's development.
Challenges of Parenthood
Alana Glazer delves into her experiences as a parent and challenges societal narratives around motherhood. She expresses her joy in parenting and critiques the stereotypes associated with being a mom.
Work Ethic and Self-Reflection
Alana Glazer discusses her work ethic and intention to self-actualize, focusing on therapy and self-reflection with her husband and daughter. She reflects on balancing optimism, anxiety, and controlling tendencies.
Awkward Social Interactions
Mike Brabiglia shares humorous anecdotes about awkward social interactions, including saying hi to everyone but adjusting the approach based on perceived threats. He highlights funny and relatable experiences in daily interactions.
Mike became an instant super-fan of Ilana Glazer in 2014 when her hit series Broad City premiered on Comedy Central. This week on the podcast Mike and Ilana go deep on the origins of Broad City, Mike’s cameo on the show, honest takes on parenting, the development of Ilana’s new hour of stand-up comedy, and how *Broad City* Ilana is different from *real life* Ilana. Plus, jokes and stories about weed-induced anxiety and saying hello to strangers.