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They say laughter is the best medicine, but it can be easy to forget to consume a daily dose when all that seems to come across the endless scroll is news about war abroad and injustices at home. Heck, even chores like grocery shopping and filling up on gas are enough to send me into a tailspin after looking at the bill.
Recently, though, I’ve found an anecdote to ensure I get the prescribed amount of belly laughs to balance my media diet.
The podcast is a must-listen for folks craving something both light-hearted and deeply entertaining. Hosted by the “Saturday Night Live” alum and “Parks and Recreation” comedian and actor, Poehler welcomes a steady cadence of funny famous friends into the studio to talk a little bit about their recent work and a lot about their personal lives.
Fans get to know actors, musicians and directors beyond surface level because Poehler approaches each conversation from a more personal perspective, instead of strictly professional. The vibe is jovial; topics are served with a smile and, more often than not, a laugh. The good vibes are simply contagious.
I’m not alone in singing the show’s praises: In January, “Good Hang” won the inaugural Golden Globe award for Best Podcast.
Since it debuted in 2025, Poehler has interviewed people like , , , and . A recent episode featuring was a standout, in part because I learned so much about the singer that I probably never would have read in a music-focused profile. For instance, Eilish is an animal lover with a pet dwarf hamster named Tomato Bisque Soup.
Is this profoundly revelatory information? Of course not. But it is a charming aside that endears me further to an artist whose music I love.
I guess itap also worth mentioning I am a Poehler superfan, having followed her television career and read her memoir many times. Over the course of the last year, itap been hilarious to learn about her obsession with fake food; itap also been cool to hear her refine her style as an interviewer. Early episodes are somewhat chaotic, with many unfinished questions and sentences interjected by giggles. These days, she is more concise and complete, which ultimately makes for a better listen.
One thing I love about Poehler’s interviewing style is how she uses random questions to disarm guests and get deep about silly subjects. One she returns to often is sleep, asking interviewees what their bedtime routines are and if they catch enough zzz’s. Itap actually fascinating to hear about the timing and tools celebrities use for that ubiquitous human experience. Poehler also has candid conversations about aging with many of the women who join her, which I can appreciate as a 38-year-old Millennial.
If you listen to podcasts to develop new skills or study a new subject, “Good Hang” may not be an apt pick for you. But when I feel the need to tune in and drop out, I turn on this podcast and tap into a bottomless well of joy.
“Good Hang with Amy Poehler” is a weekly podcast, part of The Ringer network, streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, among other platforms. Fans can also watch Poehler interview her guests on .
