Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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.

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20 episodes
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Anne Lamott
For Anne Lamott, it goes Jesus, the cat, and then everyone else. Amy hangs with the 'Bird by Bird' author and talks about how she deals with bad reviews, binging on 'Below Deck' and People magazine, and dating someone who's allergic to cats. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Tina Fey and Anne Lamott Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige Garbarini Original music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Switch today at https://visible.com for just 25/mo. Or get premium Visible+ pro plan and save $10 on your first month with code HANG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday · 1 hr 9 min
John Cena
John Cena is the babyface of this podcast. Amy hangs with the former WWE star and talks about building his mom a house, watching '80s wrestling at Worcester Centrum, and his morning stretching routine. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Cody Rhodes and John Cena Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, and Aleya Zenieris; lighting director Caroline Jannace; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige Garbarini Original Music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Shop your beauty favorites from Ulta Beauty on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/ulta-beauty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 21 · 1 hr 7 min
Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell has major captain energy. Amy hangs with the 'SNL' alum and star of 'The Hawk' and talks about wanting to have a briefcase job as a kid, quitting Disneyland to try out for the Dallas Cowboys, and his favorite Swedish stereotypes. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Chris Parnell and Will Ferrell Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, and Aleya Zenieris; lighting director Caroline Jannace; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige Garbarini Original Music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Switch today at https://visible.com for just 25/mo. Or get premium Visible+ pro plan and save $10 on your first month with code HANG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 14 · 1 hr 14 min
Matt Damon
It's Boston's own Matt Damon. Amy hangs with 'The Odyssey' star and talks about where he was when the Red Sox won the World Series in 2004, getting pranked by George Clooney, and checking out 'Temptation Island.' Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, and Aleya Zenieris; lighting director Caroline Jannace; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige Garbarini Original Music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com This episode is brought to you by Subaru. Love goes the extra mile in the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Subaru Forester Hybrid. Visit https://subaru.com/hybrid to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 7 · 1 hr 13 min
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling is a mogul, and she has a trilogy. Amy hangs with the creator of 'Not Suitable for Work' and talks about looking up to Chris Farley as a kid, whether she's a Hufflepuff or a Gryffindor, and the joys of being made into a meme. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Avantika Vandanapu and Mindy Kaling Executive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, and Aleya Zenieris; lighting director Caroline Jannace; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige Garbarini Original Music: Amy Miles Make it a Hilton Honors Summer. https://www.hilton.com/ Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Greta Lee
Greta Lee lives in L.A. and grows vegetables now. Amy hangs with the 'Toy Story 5' star and talks about taking her parents to a Dior fashion show, being the most powerful hostess in New York City, and being really good at acting like she's drowning. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Alison Roman and Greta Lee Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige Garbarini Original music: Amy Miles Get up to 40% off your beauty favorites from Ulta Beauty on Uber Eats through July 11th! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/ulta-beauty Switch today at https//:www.Visible.com for just 25/mo. Or get premium Visible+ pro plan and save $10 on your first month with code HANG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 23 · 1 hr 13 min
Sarah Sherman
Sarah Sherman knows that you can't show your feet for free. Amy hangs with the 'Saturday Night Live' star and talks about why we need a fourth 'Human Centipede' movie, playing a Russian tsarina in her school's production of 'Into the Woods,' and what her Jungian dream analyst told her about pooping in a dream. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Mitra Jouhari and Sarah Sherman Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Palmolive Ultra removes up to 99.9% of grease leaving your dishes sparkling clean. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 16 · 1 hr 13 min
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo has Oprah in his corner. Amy hangs with the 'Disclosure Day' star and talks about Gen X's favorite dance moves, fighting Don Johnson on 'Nash Bridges,' and which peptides he's on. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Steven Spielberg and Colman Domingo Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Palmolive Ultra removes up to 99.9% of grease leaving your dishes sparkling clean. Switch today at www.Visible.com for just 25/mo. Or get premium Visible+ pro plan and save $10 on your first month with code HANG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 9 · 1 hr 13 min
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is saving movies and masculinity. Amy hangs with Spider-Man and talks about his love for Janet Jackson, why he's never hosted 'SNL,' and the hardest words for him to say in an American accent. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Jacob Batalon and Tom Holland Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Palmolive Ultra removes up to 99.9% of grease leaving your dishes sparkling clean. This episode is brought to you by Subaru. Love goes the extra mile in a long-range Subaru Hybrid…with up to 597 miles per tank in the Crosstrek Hybrid and up to 581 in the Forester Hybrid. Visit https://subaru.com/hybrid to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 2 · 1 hr 15 min
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham knows you have to do a trick to get a treat. Amy hangs with the author and creator of 'Girls' and talks about the contact improv dance community at Oberlin College, whether or not she'd have a robot in her house, and what you need to know before adopting a pig. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Natalie Portman and Lena Dunham Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Hilton. For the Stay. https://www.hilton.com/ Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26 · 1 hr 5 min
Paula Pell
Paula Pell has too much love and medication. Amy hangs with the comedy writer and actress and talks about being born at 50 years old, working on Pleasure Island, and her newest best friend, Kim Kardashian. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Kim Kardashian and Paula Pell Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Hilton. For the Stay. https://www.hilton.com/ Visible. Live in the know. https://www.visible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19 · 1 hr 12 min
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Da'Vine Joy Randolph has some copper cookware she wants to recommend. Amy hangs with the Oscar-winning actress and talks about what kitchenware is currently on her wish list, how Miss Piggy shaped her, and being up on a ladder with Al Pacino. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: David Freyne and Da'Vine Joy Randolph Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Hilton. For the Stay. https://www.hilton.com/ This episode is brought to you by Subaru. Love goes the extra mile in a long-range Subaru Hybrid…with up to 597 miles per tank in the Crosstrek Hybrid and up to 581 in the Forester Hybrid. Visit subaru.com/hybrid to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12 · 1 hr 13 min
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish is a horse girl and a fan girl. Amy hangs with the pop star and talks about allowing herself to be cringe, rewatching 'The Office' four times a year, and what happened to Tomato Bisque Soup. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Hilton. For the Stay. https://www.hilton.com/ Visible. Live in the know. https://www.visible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 5 · 1 hr 23 min
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm is a proud member of the Loser's Lounge. Amy hangs with the actor and talks about the best positions to play in baseball, how many cigarettes he smoked in the pilot of 'Mad Men,' and his alter ego, Juan Jamón. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: John Slattery and Jon Hamm Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Shop your favorite local grocers on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/kroger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 28 · 1 hr 12 min
Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman is going to play us his ukulele song. Amy hangs with her former 'Parks and Rec' costar and talks about why his mustache makes him talk slowly, his favorite 'Parks' episodes, and why you cannot step into the same river twice. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Aubrey Plaza and Nick Offerman Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Visible. Live in the know. https://www.visible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 21 · 1 hr 5 min
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington would crush on 'The Amazing Race.' Amy hangs with the star of 'Imperfect Women' and talks about the things she learned from Olivia Pope, why acting is harder than brain surgery, and the art of kintsugi. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Tony Goldwyn and Kerry Washington Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Shop your favorite local grocers on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/kroger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 14 · 1 hr 7 min
Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen is not impressed with free climbers. Amy hangs with her fellow 'SNL' alum and talks about his time as a drummer for the Blue Man Group, getting paid $1 million a week at 'SNL,' and his preferred conflict style. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen and Devon Baroldi; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Visible. Live in the know. https://www.visible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
April 7 · 1 hr 8 min
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile is buying everyone she knows a mattress. Amy hangs with the singer-songwriter and talks about how 'The Pick of Destiny' got her in trouble on stage, her favorite 'SNL' era, and getting a BioMat from Alanis Morissette. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Marren Morris and Brandi Carlile Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Starbucks Refreshers®️ Concentrate: Find it in the coffee aisle. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 31 · 1 hr 12 min
Steve Carell
Steve Carell's got a good embouchure. Amy hangs with the comedy legend and 'Rooster' star and talks about getting recognized in Massachusetts grocery stores, eating hot fudge sundaes on the set of 'Anchorman,' and what he said to Pam at the airport. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Starbucks Refreshers®️ Concentrate: Find it in the coffee aisle. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 24 · 1 hr 17 min
Viola Davis
Viola Davis can do everything but bake. Amy hangs with the award-winning actress and talks about why she loves bad kids, following Meryl Streep around on set, and jumping out of a plane to be cool for her daughter. Host: Amy Poehler Guests: Julius Tennon and Viola Davis Executive producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-Berman For Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel Lovell For The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson and Aleya Zenieris; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and booker Kat Spillane Original music: Amy Miles Starbucks Refreshers®️ Concentrate: Find it in the coffee aisle. Shop your favorite local grocers on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/kroger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 17 · 1 hr 19 min

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Anne Lamott

John Cena

Will Ferrell

Matt Damon

Mindy Kaling

Greta Lee

Sarah Sherman

Colman Domingo

Tom Holland

Lena Dunham

Paula Pell

Da'Vine Joy Randolph

Billie Eilish

Jon Hamm

Nick Offerman

Kerry Washington

Fred Armisen

Brandi Carlile

Steve Carell

Viola Davis