Good Hang with Amy Poehler
By The Ringer
Come hang with Amy Poehler. Each week on her podcast, she'll welcome celebrities and fun people to her studio. They'll share stories about their careers, mutual friends, shared enthusiasms, and most importantly, what's been making them laugh. This podcast is not about trying to make you better or giving advice. Amy just wants to have a good time.
26 episodes
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Strategic Patience and Craft Cultivation Drive Durable Career Success
True advantage is built on deliberate, uncomfortable investment in craft and understanding, yielding dividends over years, not months. Build a durable career by embracing the long arc and systemic forces.
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Nick Offerman's Craft: Making Informs Acting and Life
Nick Offerman reveals how his dedication to tangible creation--woodworking, writing, and more--informs his acting and offers a blueprint for a more grounded, fulfilling creative life.
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Influence Built Through Dedication, Resilience, and Embracing Imperfection
True influence stems from embracing imperfection and leading by example, building resilience and authentic connection through deliberate dedication to craft and purpose.
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Embracing Complexity Fuels Creative Longevity and Impact
Creative longevity stems not from avoiding difficulty, but from strategically embracing complexity and delayed payoffs. Build enduring impact by understanding these subtle, uncomfortable dynamics.
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Creative Fulfillment Requires Integrating Solitude and Public Connection
Authentic creativity requires integrating solitude with public life. Neglecting inner space disconnects you from self, hindering genuine expression and sustainable impact.
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Sustained Creative Excellence: Forged Through Diligent Effort and Shared Vulnerability
Sustained creative excellence stems from embracing failure and diligent effort, not just seeking brilliance. Learn how shared vulnerability builds resilience and authentic impact.
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Viola Davis Reveals Unseen Labor Behind Artistry and Authenticity
Discover the profound difference between ambition and ego, and how true artistry demands unglamorous labor over mere presence for lasting impact.
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Unscripted Laughter and Familiar Absurdity Fuel Genuine Connection
Discover what truly sparks laughter and provides comfort, revealing how shared vulnerability and unexpected absurdity create genuine connection and solace.
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Intentional Design and Empathy Drive Enduring Creative Resonance
Discover how *Parks and Recreation*'s creators built enduring resonance through deliberate choices, fostering genuine connection and meticulous world-building that offers a lasting strategic advantage.
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SNL's Creative Ecosystem: Collaboration, Adaptation, and Spontaneous Inspiration
SNL's enduring success reveals that creativity thrives not on rigid plans, but on real-time adaptation, collaborative spirit, and embracing the unpredictable flow of inspiration.
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Lilith Fair's Model: Challenging Norms Through Community and Dignity
Lilith Fair defied industry norms by proving audiences crave diverse female talent, building a movement on artist well-being and community that created lasting impact.
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The Enduring Advantage of Artistic Persistence and Long-Term Craft
Embrace the long game: discover how cultivating connections, trusting your craft, and transforming setbacks into legacies builds enduring artistic and professional fulfillment.
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Carol Burnett's Career: Luck, Grit, and Joy's Enduring Advantage
Discover how genuine playfulness and authentic connection, not cynicism, build legendary careers and lasting creative success. Learn the unseen architecture behind enduring impact.
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Claire Danes: Unseen Architecture of Life and Career
Master acting by understanding the unseen systems that shape your choices and build lasting career resilience. Gain a masterclass in self-awareness and strategic cultivation.
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Jennifer Lawrence Navigates Fame With Authenticity And Strategic Persona
Jennifer Lawrence reveals how to maintain authenticity amidst fame, balancing personal integrity with strategic public persona management.
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Ryan Coogler's Expansive Storytelling Through Collaboration and Hooks
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler crafts universally resonant stories by embracing diverse influences, prioritizing multiple narrative "hooks," and fostering deep collaborative relationships.
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Return to Acting and Personal Evolution
Gwyneth Paltrow reveals how returning to acting after a decade mirrors personal growth, highlighting vulnerability and the courage to speak truth kindly amid public perception shifts.
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Embracing Embarrassment and Commitment in Comedy and Performance
Embracing embarrassment and commitment fuels artistic growth, transforming "bombing" into communal therapy and self-critique into self-compassion.
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Rachel Sennott's Unapologetic Ambition and Collaborative Creative Process
Embrace "flopping" as a superpower to fuel growth and authenticity, challenging the fear of failure that often accompanies success. Discover how community and collaboration drive creative impact.
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Maya Rudolph's Talent, Collaboration, and Representation in Performance
Maya Rudolph's rare talent blends comedy and music, fueled by a supportive creative environment and a deep fascination with people, transforming her into a legend.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Career, Resilience, and Humor's Therapeutic Power
Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals how humor and genuine connection navigate adversity, transforming trauma into self-soothing by helping others.
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Hayley Williams: Voice, Identity, and The Art of Performance
Hayley Williams reveals how vocal health, anxiety, and identity shape a performer's journey, sharing profound insights on self-expression and the transformative power of live music.
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Ina Garten's Recipe for Joy and Lasting Connection
Ina Garten reveals how intentional joy, simple food, and mutual respect fuel her enduring happiness and career, offering lessons for life and leadership.
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Ariana Grande's Authentic Drive: From Pop to Wicked
Ariana Grande finds her authentic creative voice by embracing diverse projects, prioritizing self-connection, and transforming everyday moments into productive sanctuaries.
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June Squibb: Preparation, Presence, and A Life Lived Fully
Veteran actress June Squibb reveals her meticulous preparation, vibrant approach to life, and unwavering commitment to every role, showcasing the enduring power of a truly current and engaged artist.
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Sebastian Maniscalco: Slow Burn, Sharp Observations, and Steak Secrets
Sebastian Maniscalco reveals how his misophonia sharpens his observational comedy, his deliberate "slow burn" career, and the meticulous process behind his arena-filling physicality.
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