Mindy Kaling

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Appears On

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Giggly Squad The Viall Files Office Ladies Comedy Saved Me Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Welcome to Night Vale

Episode Appearances

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 10, 2026

Top of the Tops: Stephen's Journal | Suleika Jaouad

“Gifted Stephen Colbert a leather-bound journal when he started at The Late Show”

Journaling as therapeutic practiceCreative expression and emotional processingCancer survivorship and meaning-making

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Giggly Squad · May 9, 2026

Giggling about windbreakergate, celeb sightings, and sperm

“Panelist at Netflix event; Hannah felt immediate connection and sisterhood with her”

Celebrity sightings and encounters at industry eventsFashion and luxury brand borrowing between friendsNetflix The Joke Festival experience and panel discussions

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Giggly Squad · May 5, 2026

Giggling about wrinkles, wikifeet, and moose knuckles

“Guest being interviewed for Netflix Giggly Squad special filming in LA”

Female aging and beauty standardsBody hair removal and grooming practicesFriendship dynamics and complementary personalities

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The Viall Files · May 5, 2026

E1121 - Running Point w/ Jay Ellis, Boz Calls Out Andy, Dorit Loses Her Mind & Men Over Money

“Co-creator of Running Point alongside Ike Barinholtz and Dave Benioff”

Summer House Amanda-Wes infidelity scandal and falloutBeverly Hills Housewives reunion Part 2 dynamics and cast conflictsReal Housewives of Rhode Island first season drama and character arcs

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Office Ladies · Apr 15, 2026

The Office & HIMYM: Favorite Cold Opens!

“Wrote The Injury episode script featuring absurd and funny cold open with Michael and bubble wrap”

Cold open structure and narrative function in television comedySelf-contained vs. plot-advancing storytelling techniquesEnsemble comedy writing and group dynamics

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Comedy Saved Me · Apr 13, 2026

How Comedy Saved Me: Fabrizio Guido and his Journey Through Laughter and Healing Power of Humor

“Co-showrunner of Running Point comedy series where Fabrizio performs”

Stand-up comedy as therapeutic practiceActing-to-comedy career transitionsVulnerability in performance art

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Office Ladies · Apr 8, 2026

Two Truths & a Lie with Joel McHale

“Former Office cast member and writer; known for breaking character and causing giggles on set”

Behind-the-scenes production dynamics on comedy setsAnimal safety protocols in film and television productionImprovisation techniques in scripted comedy

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Mar 30, 2026

Ike Barinholtz #4

“Guest on 'Funny You Ask' podcast; categories included fashion, 80s, Boston Celtics, Indian food”

Podcast Production and Format DesignAward Show Experiences and Industry RecognitionCharacter Development and Moral Complexity in Acting

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Office Ladies · Feb 23, 2026

Second Drink: Job Fair

“Writer/producer; attended Dartmouth, likely informed Cornell-Dartmouth rivalry storyline in episode”

Deleted Scenes and Editorial DecisionsCharacter Continuity and ReconciliationProduction Constraints and Creative Solutions

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Giggly Squad · Jan 30, 2026

Giggling about cortisol, choking, and bidets

“Comedy collaborator on Giggly Squad's Netflix special with Kate Hudson and Brenda Song”

Cortisol management and datingBathroom etiquette and public restroom behaviorBidet and smart toilet technology

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Welcome to Night Vale · Apr 8, 2025

The Best Worst: The Office

“Part of The Office writers room; later created The Sex Lives of College Girls”

Sitcom Writing and Production StructureEnsemble Cast Chemistry and Character DevelopmentPost-Super Bowl Event Television Strategy

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