Amy Poehler has built a career on making people feel welcome, and “Good Hang” is the podcast equivalent of being invited into her living room for an afternoon with interesting friends.
What makes “Good Hang” so delightful is Amy’s ability to create a space where her guests can be playful, vulnerable, and authentically themselves, whether they’re sharing hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from their careers, offering hard-won wisdom about creativity and collaboration, or simply riffing on the absurdities of life. There’s a generosity of spirit that runs through every episode, a sense that everyone at the table is rooting for each other and genuinely enjoying the moment.
I’ve gathered the episodes that best capture what makes this podcast such a good hang: the conversations that will make you laugh until you cry, introduce you to new perspectives, and remind you of the joy that comes from connecting with people who bring out the best in each other.
Paul Rudd
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Amy Poehler spends time with the lead actor from ‘Friendship’ and discusses which musical tracks energize a Bar Mitzvah celebration, their collaborative experiences on ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ and ‘Parks and Recreation,’ and the tendency to overdo things. Paul Rudd has a loud speaking style.
Aubrey Plaza
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Amy Poehler spends time with her previous ‘Parks & Recreation’ colleague and discusses being forced from her NYU residence by rodents, making Mike Schur uncomfortable, and her passion for the WNBA. Aubrey Plaza’s presence at the Salem witch trials remains uncertain.
Will Forte
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His full name is Orville Willis Forte IV, for the record. Amy Poehler connects with her former ‘SNL’ colleague and converses about his employment under Brett in the financial sector, his well-known ‘SNL’ tryout, and having adjacent trailers with Tina Fey.
Michelle Obama
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Michelle Obama has a strong affection for bedtime. Amy Poehler connects with the ex-First Lady as they discuss her recent podcast, IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson; their joint work on ‘Parks and Recreation’; maintaining the temperature setting at 68 degrees; and using playful mockery as an expression of care.
Jack Black
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Jack Black arrived at this podcast with an abundance of paprika. Amy Poehler spends time with the ‘Minecraft’ actor and discusses their collaboration on ‘SNL,’ the marvels of CPAP devices, and his partial familiarity with the lyrics to “The Rose.”
Maya Hawke
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Maya Hawke possesses a cup-related concept she wishes to pitch. Amy Poehler connects with her ‘Inside Out 2’ co-star and discusses the lessons gained from portraying the character of Anxiety, riding the subway in search of specific cigarette brands, and her fear of vocal harmonization.
“Philly Justice”
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The city of Philadelphia has reached an unprecedented need for justice. In a special installment of ‘Good Hang,’ Amy Poehler connects with ‘Parks and Recreation’ creator Mike Schur, producer Morgan Sackett, and actors Adam Scott and Rashida Jones for the global debut of the “Philly Justice” trailer.
Tina Fey
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Tina Fey understands the necessity of delivering excellence consistently. Amy Poehler spends time with her comedic partner, conversing about having workaholic tendencies, embarking on tour adventures together, and the pleasures of viewing Pat Battle on NBC.
Idris Elba
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Idris Elba believes that life truly starts at age 50 in Ibiza. Amy Poehler connects with the performer and discusses his role as Stringer Bell on ‘The Wire,’ various English regional dialects, and spinning records as a DJ into the early morning hours of 4 a.m.
Rashida Jones
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Rashida Jones has a passion for dancing. Amy Poehler spends time with her former ‘Parks and Recreation’ colleague, discussing her participation in a cappella groups at Harvard, recollections from their shared work on ‘Parks,’ and strategies for receiving negative criticism.
Kathryn Hahn
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Kathryn Hahn is relatively inexperienced in motherhood. Amy Poehler connects with her friend and the lead of ‘Agatha All Along’ to discuss their initial encounter while collaborating on ‘Parks and Recreation,’ receiving the title of “Mother Hahn,” and finding happiness through her dog, Banjo.
Kristen Wiig
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Kristen Wiig is offering to reduce Metallica’s volume. Amy Poehler spends time with her former ‘SNL’ colleague and discusses a fortune teller advising her to relocate to Los Angeles, the initiation procedures at SNL, and experiencing empathy for non-living things.
Quinta Brunson
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Quinta Brunson has no desire to become a mogul. Amy Poehler connects with the creator and lead of ‘Abbott Elementary,’ and discusses serving as the public representative of a network television program, understanding the distinction between Jon Bon Jovi and Bon Jovi, and the hazards associated with being of short stature.