Take Your Shoes Off w/ Rick Glassman
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!
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!
Episodes
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Jul 8, 2019 • 1h 27min
Thomas Dale
Thomas Dale (Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening) is an American stand up comedian. He is one of the funniest people in the world to be around. But there are dark sides to comedy as well. Thomas discusses his confusion before coming out as homosexual, battles with depression, and wanting a pair of "guidette, Queens, NY titties!"Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
Jul 1, 2019 • 1h 32min
Bobby Lee
Bobby Lee (MADtv, TigerBelly podcast) is an American actor and comedian of Korean descent. Though they have been friends for years, this is the first time Bobby went to Rick's place. He took his shoes off and it went really well, which goes to show you-- Koreans and Jews have good chemistry. This is an amazing episode. Enjoy.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
Jun 24, 2019 • 1h 30min
David Wain
David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Role Models) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and director. I could go on-and-on about him in this description, but I'm gonna' keep it simple. He is, quite literally, my (Rick) comedy director role model. I've looked up to him and his work for over a decade and it was beyond a treat for me, for him to take his shoes off in my living and have this conversation with me.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 47min
Dulcé Sloan
Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah) is an American stand up comedian and correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Dulcé has been both Variety Magazine's "Top 10 Comedians To Watch" and Rolling Stone's "10 Comedians You Need To Know." She's Hysterical. Honest. Strong. Vulnerable. Dare we say, Brash? Google her stand up today. Her Comedy Central half-hour spacial comes out this fall.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
Jun 10, 2019 • 1h 43min
Kyle Newacheck
Kyle Newacheck (Workaholics, Game Over, Man!, Murder Mystery) is an American television writer, director, and producer. After going to school for film editing, Kyle made friends with/created the comedy troupe Mail Order Comedy. They went on to create one of Comedy Central's most successful shows ever, "Workaholics." After the success of Netflix's Action-Comedy "Game Over, Man!" (directed by Kyle), he directed "Murder Mystery," starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston; out THIS FRIDAY, June 14th on NETFLIXSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
Jun 3, 2019 • 1h 57min
Seth Green
Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Family Guy, Austin Powers, Entourage) is an American actor, voice artist, comedian, producer, writer, and director. Seth & Rick took their shoes off to talk about generations defined by which Star Wars franchise came out when they were young (virgins), Magic: The Gathering (virgins), their first time working with one of the GREAT comedy directors (David Wain), and about Seth's feature directorial debut in his new movie, which he also wrote/stars in, "Changeland."Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
May 27, 2019 • 1h 48min
David Fynn
David Fynn (Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, School of Rock) is an Irish actor. Trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, so you know he's legit. He originated Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, School of Rock, at the New London Theatre where he received an Oliver Award nomination for Best Actor in a musical; Shakespeare at the National Theatre where he earned an Evening Standard Nomination, and most impressively, Brett-- the "The Fifth Lead" on NBC's Undateable.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
May 20, 2019 • 1h 25min
Dad and Cousin Teddy
Dad and Cousin Teddy visit LA, spend too much money at a weed dispensary, take their shoes off, and get high with Rick in his living room.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
May 13, 2019 • 1h 30min
Matt Cutshall
Matt Cutshall is a Social Media Influencer. At the age of 17, he was hired by Radio Disney to host live events. Five years later, he started a pop rock band (IT BOYS!). A few years after the band broke up, the short-lived social media app Vine (that boomed the 'social media celebrity') was created. So many people spend so much time on their phones. Matt, with his ability to make funny short-form content, found a way to make a living doing it. And he's damn good at it.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
May 6, 2019 • 1h 28min
Jackie Burns & Rick's Mom
Jackie Burns (Wicked, Hair, Rock of Ages) is an American actress/Broadway star. Jackie, one of the most non-jewish Jews I've ever met, comes over to my apartment to meet both my mom and me for the first time. A few months back, I went to the closing show of "Wicked" at the Pantages Theatre, met the green witch, Elphaba, and couldn't wait to meet the powerhouse in person. She's incredibly talented, charismatic, sweet and I think she likes me but I know she and my mom hit it off real well.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/takeyourshoesoff
