Episode Appearances
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · May 12, 2026
Da'Vine Joy Randolph
“Director of The Holdovers who collaborated extensively with Randolph on character details including smoking and dialect”
Classical voice training and opera performanceMusical theater as gateway to acting careersCharacter development through dialect coaching
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Unspooled · Apr 21, 2026
Reel Confessions: Mike Mitchell
“Director of Sideways; discussed in fuck-marry-kill exercise and Napa Boys spin-off context”
Theatrical vs. streaming film experiencesComedy film distribution and audience engagementFranchise fatigue and content oversaturation
View AnalysisGood Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 11, 2025
June Squibb
“Director of Nebraska and About Schmidt; worked with June Squibb and initially doubted her casting”
Theater Training and Craft Development1950s New York Theater Scene and Golden Age of BroadwayMusical Theater Career Trajectory
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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang · Sep 17, 2025
"Ambition" (w/ Reese Witherspoon)
“Directed Election; worked with Reese to build Tracy Flick character with depth and vulnerability”
Character Development and Against-Type CastingFemale Friendship as Narrative and Business StrategyProduction Company Leadership and Enterprise Value
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