
Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman
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 world. I’ve learned the language of comedy in an attempt to survive this shoes-on world, so of course there will be some goofs and spoofs, but think of this podcast as you being a fly on the wall, as opposed to being an audience member in a theatre.
Please, take your shoes off, and enjoy!
Latest episodes

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 41min
Sosie Bacon & Jenna Jiménez
Sosie Bacon returns and this time has back up! In the form of a Tigerbelly fan favorite… Jenna Jiménez! The two ladies take to the couch and immediately feel unsure about the prospect of their performance, or lack thereof. Rick wants to discuss working with Sosie on “As We See It” while she wants to dive into why Rick intimidated her so much, and they ponder if the show (4 years in the making) will actually ever get released. While reminiscing about missing each other on set, they debate if show creator Jason Katims ("Parenthood", "Friday Night Lights") will ever let them have dialogue together again. Jenna comes baring gifts which you can find at https://www.rickglassman.com/sleepoverbyesther! Then the girls analyse Rick and whether or not he's too hard to understand and what Jenna specifically feels about her first introduction to our host. Throw is some Sandy Danto stories, Kevin Bacon mythbusting, Rick's big stunt, and wardrobe changes and you’ve got a solid TYSO episode. BETTERHELP: Listeners get 10% off their first month at https://BetterHelp.com/tyso Check out the Rick Glassman's Clips Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCpZpp9wnmZ4Kuxw40ib8g RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC SOSIE BACON https://www.instagram.com/sosiebacon/ JENNA JIMÉNEZ https://www.instagram.com/jennajewmenezPIT STOP: https://www.instagram.com/bytiajennaSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 35min
Brent Morin & Adam Ray
ADAM RAY & BRENT MORIN join us for the most chaotic of episodes. The three comics sit down and do bits upon bits on top of bits, could you ask for anything more? (SORRY FOR THE DELAY ON YOUTUBE. LOTS OF EXTRA ANIMATIONS ON IT, SO IT WILL BE UP LATE MONDAY OR EARLY TUESDAY) Adam graces us with another barrage of unnecessary anecdotes, Brent reveals his true character, and Rick’s spill-paranoia peaks. We have another songwriting moment for Brent to show off his pipes and Rick to spit some bars. The group wonders what Brad Pitt calls his privates, if Kevin Bacon’s nudity was the real deal, and we get to meet the Shat Cat… As I (Betty) write this I really have no idea what happened in the episode, but its great. So if you like singing, burns, bits, bats, bears, and Battle Star Galactics (Hi, Rick here. I added the "Bears and Battle Star" joke because Betty only knows of the UK Office)... and the anxiety of every liquid possibly ruining Rick's rug... YOU’LL LOVE THIS EPISODE ! And If you want to pick up some first edition TYSO Cards, you can here: https://www.tysocards.com This episode is sponsored by the incredible brands: BETTER HELP: Boppers get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/tyso SCRIBD: WHAT A DEAL - If you go to http://try.scribd.com/TYSO FOR A 60 DAY FREE TRIAL! Also, CALIFORNIAN PEOPS, though they're not an official sponsor (yet?!), KIVA has sent me a code for you Goblins to use for 30% a discount off of your entire order subtotal (before taxes). https://shop.kivaconfections.com CODE: RGLASSMAN-30 RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC BRENT MORINYouTube Channel - @The Lion's Den https://www.instagram.com/brentmorin ADAM RAYYouTube Channel - @adamraycomedy https://www.instagram.com/adamraycomedy Music Beats: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjameslife & https://www.instagram.com/theyarethejam #RickGlassman #AdamRay #BrentMorinSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 27min
Lamorne Morris 4.0
LAMORNE “I Rise” MORRIS brought his A-game to the couch this week! The actor and entrepreneur continues the theme of guests acknowledging how terrible the TYSO studio/home looks. Nonetheless, THEY RISE to produce this rap-filled-chaos of an episode that goes nowhere and everywhere. Rick enquires about Lamorne’s fitness regime and how he stays in shape, while the two ponder the age old question “are you funnier if you’re out of shape?” Our host offers up popsicles and corn dogs only to be rebuked, and they argue about whether or not Jay-Z still watches this podcast. Lamorne of course cannot show up without bringing his impression hat, and he gives us a near-perfect Jamie Foxx while recounting the story of how he knows the most talented man in Hollywood. They break down the role of “The Confident Guy” and even do an improv session which somehow turns into a tutorial on how to pick up chicks (poorly). Honestly the second half of this episode is basically ‘Hamilton’ in podcast form as the duo decide to freestyle rap pretty much everything. We’re still waiting on our royalty cheque from Meghan Trainor, so this week's sponsor is the brand you’ve heard Rick talk about more than any other: HELIX! Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at http://helixsleep.com/tyso RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC LAMORNE MORRIS:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lamorneLamorne 1.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZOtIVk3LxsLamorne 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpkLBvUPG_ELamorne 3.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wwmR5QlZf8 Music Beats: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjameslife & https://www.instagram.com/theyarethejam #RickGlassman #LamorneMorris #HollywoodHello Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Oct 4, 2021 • 2h 25min
Dane Cook
"Ladies and gentleman, it is my pleasure to introduce this next comedian. He’s sold out countless clubs, theaters, and stadiums across the globe. Platinum comedy Album. Teen Choice Award. Blockbuster films… and now his biggest achievement to date-- A GUEST ON TYSO! Please make sure your cell phones are off and put your Su-Fi's in the air... for DANE COOK!" The comedian, actor, and creator sits down for a cup of luke-warm tea while Rick enquires about him process, and how he’s able to kill at a set even when he’s physically or mentally drained. Dane recollects his origin story, growing up on stage with Dave Chapelle, moving to LA, and early career highlights. The conversation somehow goes everywhere and nowhere all at once as the hyperactive duo try and stay the course, but inevitably veer off into goblins, pants on fire, and some country singing. They discus why Dane didn’t come on the show earlier due to cancellations… and why rain isn’t always just rain… Dane passes on some insightful advice from his dad, the two discuss Steve Martin’s career, and why Dane has managed to pick himself out of any career rut. Get tickets to Dane's SPECIAL taping in Boston 10/29 + 10?30 here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005B07D102458D As per usual, support us by supporting the brands that support us :) BETTERHELP: Listeners get 10% off their first month at HTTP://BetterHelp.com/TYSO RAYCON: TYSO listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at http://buyraycon.com/tyso RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC DANE COOKhttps://www.instagram.com/danecookhttps://www.danecook.comSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 41min
Erik Griffin 7.0
No introduction needed for Erik Griffin!!! He’s practically a co-host now. With his seventh appearance, the comedian, actor, and podcaster jumps straight into it with Rick. They break down being type cast, Erik’s late career change, and discussing their significant others in Stand Up sets. This is a real Business-Of-Stand-Up episode that details their feelings toward turning a crowd and how they each go about developing bits. Erik gives us some insight into how he reformats an opinion by finding a different perspective and moulding it into jokes. Rick discusses some of the difficulties he's faced with stand-up and Erik gives him some literal coaching. They discuss how they deal with negative comments and how sometimes blocking is the best approach. Erik encourages Rick to step into his “character” self when on stage and they get into their usual disagreements about nearly everything. And you know the deal… supporting the sponsors supports the podcast! DOOR DASH: For a limited time, you can get 25% off and ZERO delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TYSO. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/doordash-food-delivery/id719972451 LAITHWAITES WINE : Wine delivered !!! Just text SHOES to 64-000 and get six amazing bottles of wine, plus two bonus bottles and two stemless wine glasses for
only $49.99 (plus tax) with free delivery. HYDROW: An amazing machine that’s low impact and great for all kind of exercises! For more information go to https://hydrow.com RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC ERIK GRIFFINhttp://www.erikgriffin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin Riffin' with Griffin we recorded a week after this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzTHVy2eWLQSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 59min
Meghan Trainor (feat. Ryan Trainor)
IT’S SUPERSTAR Meghan Trainor!!!! Thats right Boppers… the Grammy, People's Choice & Billboard Music ( x2) Award winning Pop Star comes over to the TYSO home studio and immediately offers to buy Rick a new house. Rick gives Meghan his usual coffee concoction which apparently is some kind of truth serum as she proceeds to critique his home and jokes. Meghan discusses the ordeal of landing her first record deal, regaining her confidence after having a baby, and why she thought Rick was “desperate” when he asked her to come on the podcast (Hi Betty, thanks for writing this description. Rick here looking over it -- I wasn't "desperate!" I was marketing TYSO! F*ck come on). The Goblin Doctor drops by, Rick asks all the heavy hitting questions about money, mental health, and why she doesn’t remember him when she guest starred on NBC’s Undateable (Good work Betty, Rick here again. Listen, I wasn't surprised about Meghan not remembering me on Undateable. This wasn't a big deal rofl. Hahahaha. Imagine if I cared about something like that? Hahahahaha. I'm confident. So...). Ryan Trainor (Meghan's brother and Podcast co-host) drops by despite some miscommunication and opens up about sobriety, being the non-famous sibling, and their new podcast Workin’ On It. Rick finally gets his dream song writing session as the trio find a beat (shout out to Jordan Omley, we'll put his instagram handle up here: @jordanjameslife), some lyrics, and a new HIT song for Meghan’s up and coming album. Oh and because its going to take a while for that music royalty money to roll into the TYSO household… you can support us by supporting the brands below: NOOM: Sign up for your trial and get psychology-based support and motivation to reach your goals at http://noom.com/tyso SCRIBD: Love books, comics… newspapers?!?! Go tohttp://try.scribd.com/tyso for your 60 day FREE trial.
BETTERHELP: Therapy is expensive but our listeners get 10% off their first month at http://betterhelp.com/tyso RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC MEGHAN TRAINORhttps://www.instagram.com/meghan_trainorWorkin' On It Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk7d8tLOV8qBmLR7o375RQ/search RYAN TRAINORhttps://www.instagram.com/ryan.trainor Music Beats: https://www.instagram.com/jordanjameslife & https://www.instagram.com/theyarethejamSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Sep 13, 2021 • 2h 2min
Caitlin Reilly
This week's guest is Caitlin Reilly-- a comedic social media phenomenon! If you’ve ever scrolled through TikTok or instagram you’ve probably come across her viral videos of incredibly accurate characters. She takes a seat to answer all the hard hitting questions… like can we still address a group of people as “Guys”?, abortions, and navigating a very explosive cancel culture when you’re a comedian. Rick enquires about the world of TikTok & Instagram and how they became her main platforms and income revenues. Caitlin and Rick get into a disagreement about social interactions and niceties and what is the best approach without triggering imposter syndrome. Caitlin divulges her struggles working with advertisers, auditioning for drama school, and she recites a perfect millennial Shakespeare monologue. Rick delicately broaches the subject of Caitlin’s father's (Actor John Reilly) recent passing, how the effects of the pandemic kept her from seeing him whilst he was in a care facility, and she recounts what it was like filming the "General Hospital" memorial episode dedicated to him shortly afterward. This episode is full of laughs, cries, farts, and dramatic reenactments… what more could you want! And if you love TYSO as much as Rick loves Helix, you’ll help out by using our promo codes from our very cool sponsors: HELIX SLEEP: Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at http://www.helix.com/tyso RAYCON: Right now, TYSO listeners can get 15% off their Raycon order at http://buyraycon.com/tyso GREENCHEF: Go to http://greenchef.com/tyso100 and use code tyso100 to get $100 off including free shipping! RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC CAITLIN REILLYhttps://www.instagram.com/hicaitlinreillySupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Sep 6, 2021 • 2h 15min
Grant Cox (THE CRYPTO EPISODE)
Rick's online crypto friend, Grant, comes over to talk... crypto. A more elaborate description coming soon. In the mean time, drink some water, stretch, and pick up some VeChain.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 18min
Ron Funches 2.0
Another guest in the UK that happens to be... American! Ron Funches joins us for his 2.0 episode across the pond and takes his swanky slippers off to basically wake up far too early, advertise cereal, and discuss a show that got cancelled because of diarrhea. Ron unpacks his new evolution in comedy and why it’s less about him and more about supporting his peers, the British comedy scene, and lessons his son has taught him. Rick recalls falling asleep during a stand up bit and discusses his maturing as a performer and comedian. Also becomes a donut. Now, most importantly please go support these cool brands because they literally keep the editing and animation budget afloat (cut to Rick as a donut). UPSTART: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to HTTP://upstart.com/tyso MAGIC SPOON:For awesome healthy cereal Go to https://magicspoon.thld.co/tyso to get $5 off any order!! HELIX SLEEP: Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at http://helixsleep.com/tyso RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC RON FUNCHEShttps://www.instagram.com/ronfunchesGettin' Better w/ Ron Funches podcastsSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff

Aug 23, 2021 • 2h 19min
Mircea Monroe (featuring Betty)
OUR FIRST ACTUAL GUEST IN THE UK! And how fitting that it's an American :) Mircea Monroe - American Actress, Dreamgirl, Former Date Of Rick Glassman’s and Non-Pooper. Rick and Betty (hi this is Betty writing this… don’t hate me for HOW BORING I MAKE THESE EPISODES) interview the comedy actress about being in "Episodes," being in a relationship with someone else in the biz, and how she ended up in London. Rick enquires about Mircea and her partner’s working relationship and how that bleeds into their personal life. They bond over their lack of bowel movements and Betty gets to hear about the dates that Rick and Mircea went on way back when, even if only Rick remembers them. Mircea fills us in on her COVID hibernations which included studying at Cambridge and turning down roles. The three of them ("us", hi, this is Rick editing. Betty, since you established yourself in 1st person, it's confusing if you include yourself as "them"... NOT that they're anything wrong with if you IDENTIFY as a them!) discuss having house guests, most notably ones named David who sleep on your floor :). Check out "The Sixth Lead" here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtcQ5JGFkgbg8JQfqsBp83I-r3Mr3sUp And per usual, supporting our sponsors keeps TYSO going… by basically paying for all those boob animations. NOOM Sign up for your trial and get psychology-based support and motivation to reach your goals at http://noom.com/tyso
SCRIBD For instant access to millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more go to http://try.scribd.com/tyso for your 60 day FREE trial. BETTER HELP Easy and affordable to connect with a licensed therapist online, Listeners get 10% off their first month at http://BetterHelp.com/tyso RICK GLASSMANhttps://www.rickglassman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoffhttps://www.instagram.com/rickglassmanhttps://discord.gg/Z2v4HTC MIRCEA MONROEToo artsy for social mediahttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1597260Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff