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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Recorder At Morning Announcements
- Glazer shares a story about Jesse Watters playing recorder at morning announcements in high school.
- Pablo Torre jokes Fox's spokesperson confirmed Watters "doesn't recall the exact morning announcements."
First Hit On O'Reilly Factor
- Pablo Torre recounts his first TV appearance as a 23-year-old on The O'Reilly Factor and the chaos of live TV.
- He describes Bill O'Reilly's "we'll do it live" moment and the surreal focus on O'Reilly talking about swimming.
The Channel Era's Lost Gatekeeping
- The open, fragmented content landscape replaced channel-driven tastemaking and centralized gatekeepers.
- Pablo Torre mourns that trusted channels used to platform creators and give them sustained support.